Mount Lokon
Gunung Lokon
A twin-peaked active volcano beside Tomohon. Experienced hikers can cross the volcanic valley to the smoking Tompaluan crater.
Mount Lokon and Mount Empung are a pair of volcanoes standing side by side west of Tomohon. Mount Lokon rises to about 1,580 meters and is one of Sulawesi's most active volcanoes. The classic route starts from the village of Kakaskasen and follows a dry volcanic valley for about 2 to 3 hours to the steaming Tompaluan crater, a stark and spectacular landscape. Before climbing, be sure to check the alert level issued by Indonesia's Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG). Climbing is banned when activity increases, and a local guide is required.
Opening hours
Depends on volcanic alert level
Nearby sights
- Bukit Doa Mahawu
- Tomohon Traditional Market
- Mount Mahawu Crater
- Tomb of Tuanku Imam Bonjol
- Lake Linow
- Christ Blessing Statue
- Manado Boulevard & Megamas
- Ban Hin Kiong Temple