Nature and hiking in Lombok

Nature and Peaks

Lombok’s terrain is defined by the massive Rinjani massif and a coastline of dramatic headlands. This collection features the island's volcanic core, including the active Mount Barujari inside the Segara Anak caldera and the historical site of the 1257 Samalas eruption. Northern trails lead to multi-tiered waterfalls like Tiu Kelep, while the Sembalun highlands provide elevated views of patterned farmland. Along the southern coast, limestone hills like Merese and Tanjung Aan’s horseshoe bays showcase the island’s distinct geological formations.

Nature and Peaks — Map

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A

Tanjun Aan

Horseshoe-shaped bay featuring white sand with a unique large-grain texture often compared to peppercorns. A central rock outcrop separates the two main beach curves.

B

Pantai Nambung Waterfall

A natural phenomenon where ocean waves crash against large coastal rock formations, creating a saltwater waterfall effect during high tide.

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C

Rinjani

Indonesia's second-highest volcano, rising to 3,726 meters. It contains a massive 6-by-8.5-kilometer caldera partially filled by the Segara Anak crater lake.

D

Pusuk Sembalun Viewpoint

High-altitude mountain pass at 1,250 meters above sea level, providing a panoramic vantage point over the Sembalun valley and the surrounding volcanic peaks.

E

Gunung Pegasingan

A 1,670-meter peak offering views of the multi-colored geometric agricultural plots of Sembalun village and the eastern face of Mount Rinjani.

F

Waterfall Tiu Kelep

A two-tiered forest waterfall where water cascades over moss-covered rock faces. It is the lower and more easily accessible fall in the Senaru waterfall complex.

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G

Pura Batu Bolong

Hindu temple situated on a volcanic rock outcrop with a natural hole, positioned on the coastline facing the Lombok Strait and Bali's Mount Agung.

H

Tiu Kelep

A 45-meter high waterfall located deep in the northern rainforest, accessible via a jungle trail that requires crossing shallow rivers.

I

Merese Hill

Grass-covered headland providing elevated 360-degree views of the Indian Ocean and the surrounding bays of southern Lombok.

J

Gunung Selong

A viewpoint hill located behind Sembalun village, offering a direct perspective of the ancient caldera floor and the patchwork of local farms.

K

Mount Barujari

An active volcanic cone located within the Rinjani caldera, rising from the eastern edge of the Segara Anak crater lake.

L

Gunung Samalas

The site of a cataclysmic 1257 eruption, one of the largest in recorded history, which led to the collapse of the mountain and the formation of the current caldera.

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