Mount Ijen

Mount Ijen is globally renowned for its rare electric blue fire phenomenon and turquoise acid crater lake. Hikers trek under the stars to witness the sulfur fires and observe traditional sulfur miners at work at the edge of the crater.

Summit Elevation

2386 masl

Trail Difficulty

Moderate

Available Tours

Sunrise Hike

Available Route

Paltuding (Main Trail, Banyuwangi), Sempol / Bondowoso Route

Primary Hiking Routes

Via Paltuding (Main Trail, Banyuwangi)

Mountain height: 2386 masl

Starting point height: 1850 masl

Elevation gain: +536 m

Trek length: 3.5 km

Trail type: Wide sandy incline, crater rim, and rocky descent to Blue Fire lake

Temperature: 5°C - 15°C

Via Sempol / Bondowoso Route

Mountain height: 2386 masl

Starting point height: 1700 masl

Elevation gain: +686 m

Trek length: 4.5 km

Trail type: Coffee plantation approach, volcanic sandy slopes, and crater rim

Temperature: 5°C - 15°C

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