Mount Ranaka
Gunung Ranaka
An active volcanic massif east of Ruteng, rising to about 2,350 meters, the highest mountain in western Flores, with a road to the summit TV relay station for lookout views.
Mount Ranaka is a volcanic mountain southeast of Ruteng, with its highest point at about 2,350 meters. It erupted in 1987, forming a new volcanic cone called Anak Ranaka. The mountain is covered in cloud forest, and a road leads to a TV transmission station at the summit. On clear days, you can look out over the Ruteng valley and the coast. It is also one of the places where birdwatchers search for Flores endemic species. Climbing usually requires a local guide and an off-road vehicle or motorbike. The summit is cold and often foggy, so bring a warm jacket.
Opening hours
Open all day (a guide is recommended)
Nearby sights
- Lake Ranamese
- Ruteng Cathedral
- Golo Curu Hill
- Ruteng Pu'u Village
- Liang Bua Cave
- Cancar Spider Web Rice Fields
- Todo Traditional Village
- Wae Rebo Village