Moncong Lompobattang Explained

Moncong Lompobattang
Elevation M:2874
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:2857
Prominence Ref:
Ranked 116th
Listing:Ultra
Ribu
Map:Indonesia Sulawesi
Map Size:270
Location:Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coordinates:-5.3467°N 119.9317°W
First Ascent:1840 by James Brooke
Easiest Route:Long hike

Moncong Lompobattang is a mountain in Indonesia with an elevation of 2,874 m. Moncong Lompobattang is ranked 116th in the world by topographic prominence.

There is a small antenna compound at the summit of Moncong Lompobattang, along with a triangular pillar and a boulder with the names previous climbers written on it.[2] One kilometre north of the summit lies a slightly lower sub-peak known as Puncak Ko’bang (2,870 m) which is the alleged site of the tomb of a King of Gowa.[2] The two peaks, including the entire mountain and its surrounding area, are considered spiritually significant among local people.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.peaklist.org/WWlists/ultras/indonesia.html "Mountains of the Indonesian Archipelago"
  2. http://www.gunungbagging.com/moncong-lompobatang/ "Moncong Lompobattang"