Mount Raung is a unique and big mountain in Java Island. Its uniqueness is found in its kaldera whose depth is 500 , which is surrounded by many small peaks which give us enchanting scenery.
The easiest way to reach mount Raung is from Bondowoso. From Bondowoso we can take a mini bus to Sumber Wringin through Sukasari village. Start the trekking from Sumber Wringin through pine forest and coffe to 'Pondok Motor' (climber post) in which we can meet the key keeper named Mr. Serani (he death). We can take a rest there to prepare ourself for nine hours climbing to the peak of Mt. Raung.
Climbing to the peak, we will pass through coffe plantation, pine and Casuarina trees, before reaching the camping ground. For about 1 hour we have to go on sedge and then another 1 hour on sandy and stony path to the peak of Mt. Raung. It will take 7 hours to return to Sumber Wringin village. Raung is 3,332 m high above sea level where strong wind often blows. There is another higher peak, but there is still no way to reach it, as it is a dense forest.
As there is no water on the way to Mt. Raung, we'd better have sufficient water prepared from sumber Wringin or Sumber Lekan. There is no special permission required to climb Mt. Raung, we just need to inform the village officer in Sumber Wringin.
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