Puncak Lawang
A pine-forested viewpoint on the crater rim on the eastern side of Lake Maninjau, at about 1,200 meters, offering a view over the whole lake. It is also a takeoff point for paragliding.
Puncak Lawang sits on the crater rim above the 44 bends. Among the pines are a viewing platform and swings. On clear days the lake and distant mountains are spread out below, and sea-of-clouds views are common in the early morning. This is a takeoff site for international paragliding competitions, and you can book a tandem flight from the summit down to the lake. Nearby villages make palm sugar from sugarcane, and you can stop to see the process. It is about one hour by car from Bukittinggi.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kelok 44
- Lake Maninjau
- Batang Palupuh Rafflesia Reserve
- Koto Gadang
- Great Wall of Koto Gadang
- Sianok Canyon
- Fort de Kock & Limpapeh Bridge
- Japanese Tunnels (Lobang Jepang)