Gunung Tujuh | |
Other Name: | Danau Gunung Tujuh (Indonesian) تاسيق ڬونوڠ توجوه (Jawi) |
Location: | Jambi, Indonesia |
Coords: | -1.7064°N 101.4117°W |
Type: | Caldera |
Pushpin Map: | Indonesia Sumatra |
Basin Countries: | Indonesia |
Length: | 4.5km (02.8miles) |
Width: | 3km (02miles) |
Area: | 9.6km2 |
Max-Depth: | 40m (130feet) |
Elevation: | 2005m (6,578feet) |
Lake Gunung Tujuh or The Seven Mountain Lake in English is a volcanic crater lake in the province of Jambi, Indonesia, located at -1.7064°N 101.4117°W within Kerinci National Park. Although a young lake, in geologic terms, its surrounding volcano, Mount Tujuh, is old and not immediately obvious as such. The name "Danau Gunung Tujuh" translates as "Seven Mountain Lake," a seeming reference to seven peaks comprising the forested rim. The tallest of them rises 2732m above sea level, while the lake surface sits at 2005m. The lake is a popular overnight hiking destination among Park visitors and is sometimes fished by locals. Mount Kerinci stands nearby.