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View of the Ijen Crater – View of Kawah Ijen crater lake loop from

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View of the Ijen Crater – View of Kawah Ijen crater lake loop from

Moderate

4.8

(185)

3,383

hikers

View of the Ijen Crater – View of Kawah Ijen crater lake loop from

03:37

9.86km

600m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.27 km

View of Gunung Rante

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Gunung Rante is a prominent peak in the Ijen volcanic complex. During the ascent to Ijen, you have a wonderful view of it most of the time.

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2.89 km

View of Mount Raung

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When climbing Ijen you have a fantastic view of the Raung volcano (part of the Ijen volcano complex)

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3.18 km

View of Gunung Merapi

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At 2,799 meters, Gunung Merapi is the highest peak in the Ijen volcanic complex. When climbing Ijen, Merapi usually blocks the sun at sunrise.

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3.55 km

Find someone who can get you there before the crowds. Be sure to allow enough time and find a place to sleep in Banjuwangi to enjoy the ultimate sunrise. Give the sulfur miners a little money; they have nothing themselves.

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3.98 km

Kawah Ijen Blue Fire

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5.42 km

Solitary Viewpoint

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A bit away from the crowds, with fascinating vegetation

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5.85 km

Ijen Crater

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6.16 km

View of Kawah Ijen crater lake

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9.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

1.79 km

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

2.95 km

241 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

24°C

13°C

0 %

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Comments

May 26, 2024,Aussicht in Itjen krater – Aussichtspunkt See Runde von Kampunganyar

Started at 02:00, steep climb with a good path, descent into the crater in the dark only recommended with good footwear. Climb very arduous due to heavy oncoming traffic. Sunrise at 05:30 super beautiful but very cold🥰

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June 3, 2025,Randonnée

Beautiful hike in Ijeng
Magnificent volcano
Sublime landscape
Hike with beautiful elevation changes

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June 21, 2024,Ijen: Blue Fire

First step is: Get up at 1am and try to get to the view point before the crowd does. Why? Because then you need to get back up the crater into a narrow 2 foot wide exposed and treacherous rocky trail while thousands of people are slowly making their way down. I got lucky and arrived there first and only …

June 13, 2024,Indonesien/ Java: Ijen Vulkan

An easy asphalt path, but very worthwhile. Gas mask required at the top and a lot of patience at the photo spots. Too late to go into the volcano due to traffic jams and construction work...

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April 1, 2024,Besteigung des Vulkans Ijen

Before the trip, I was particularly looking forward to climbing the Ijen volcano with the largest acid lake in the world in the crater. Although we weren't up there at night and didn't see the famous blue (sulphur) fires, it was beautiful shortly after sunrise. Above all, the huge influx of tourists has already started to ebb. The spectacle of …

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November 21, 2023,Ijen 🌋- Blaues Feuer und Schwefel

Beautiful but also very depressing hike to the Ijen volcano. "One of the most toxic places in the world". Sulfur is mined there in large quantities. The miners haul up to 90 kg of sulfur up the mountain, 3 times a day, 7 days a week. Distance approx. 4 km per load.

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June 17, 2025,Java - Ijen, 17.06.2025

You shouldn't always take everything shared on social media seriously.

For anyone who's reasonably fit and has been in the mountains before, the tour isn't a big challenge.

What I find "absurd," however, is that there are people who let themselves be transported here in a car, no matter which direction.

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June 17, 2025,Ijen Indonesien

The climb is definitely worth it. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but it all went well. If you walk at your own pace and enjoy the views every now and then, it's no problem. I would recommend sturdy shoes, as the weather can change very quickly.

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