Brilio.net/en - Indonesia celebrates 71 years of Independence onAugust 17, and all around the country people will mark the occasion at stunning natural landmarks. For you outdoor-sy peeps here are a few mountain treks where you'll find plenty of company at the top!
1. Mount Merapi
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North of Yogyakarta, this active volcano fills with hikersin the runup to Independence Day. From the top, you can see Mount Sundoro, Sumbing, Lawu and Merbabu.
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2. Mount Semeru
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Mount Semeru or Mahameru (The Great Mountain) is the highest mountain on Java and one of the highest in Indonesia.
3. Mount Lawu
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Lawustraddles the border between East Java and Central Java. The mountain is a central figure in ancient and modern Javanese history. On the western slope you can find both the Suharto family mausoleum and theMangkunegaran.
4. Mount Prau
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Prauin Wonosobo is always crowded with hikers. It takesa relatively gentle two-hour hike to get there, where you can watch the sunrise lightup the surrounding hills.
5. Mount Merbabu
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Loosely translated as 'Mountain of Ash', the mountain in Central Java is always full of hikers taking part inflag-raising ceremonies, especially onAugust 17. Merbabu offers spectacular views including five calderas below it.
6. Mount Papandayan
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Mount Papandayan is about 15 kilometers to the southwest of the town of Garut, West Java. Papandayan is one of the tophiking destinations in the province and is known for its fumarole fields, which shoot gases and steam out of the volcano.
7. Mount Rinjani
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The active volcano on the island of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, is a global hiking destination. Unfortunately,Mount Rinjani erupted earlier this month, so hiking to the summit is now restricted, but we wantted to include it on this list anyway.
8. Mount Pangrango
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Mount Pangrango is a dormant stratovolcano northwest of Mount Gedeand insideMount Gede Pangrango National Park in West Java. Although this place is always full of people, Mount Pangrango is not for beginners. The trail is filled with natural obstacles and dangerous tracks.