Lake Ranamese
Danau Ranamese
A volcanic crater lake at about 1,200 meters above sea level, surrounded by dense tropical montane rainforest, and the centerpiece of Ruteng's nature recreation park.
Lake Ranamese lies about 20 km east of Ruteng, beside the trans-Flores highway, and is part of the Ruteng Nature Recreation Park. The lake is not large but is surrounded by thick montane rainforest and is often shrouded in mist. It has lookouts and a trail around the shore, and several bird species unique to Flores can be spotted in the forest. Admission is inexpensive, and there are roadside parking spots and snack stalls. If you are heading toward Bajawa from Ruteng, a stop of about an hour on the way is convenient, though the trails can be slippery in the rainy season.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mount Ranaka
- Ruteng Cathedral
- Golo Curu Hill
- Ruteng Pu'u Village
- Liang Bua Cave
- Cancar Spider Web Rice Fields
- Todo Traditional Village
- Wae Rebo Village