Mount Batur (also called Gunung Batur" in Indonesian) is an active volcano thought to have been formed during an enormous apocalyptic eruption around 25000 years ago. At one point (before it collapsed), Batur was apparently over 3800m (12,500 feet) tall , making it more that the Mount Agung Bali's largest volcanic peak (which is already 13 likes, 0 comments - nusapenidatripexploring on December 22, 2021: "• Walking above the clouds Mount Batur or the Kintamani Volcano is an active volcano and " 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐃𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐏 𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐑 on Instagram: "• Walking above the clouds 🌋 Mount Batur or the Kintamani Volcano is an active Things to do. Mount Batur (or The Kintamani Volcano) is an active volcano and a very popular trek. The captivating Mount Batur surrounds the 13-sq-km Batur caldera lake. Those with a penchant for adventure can take a winding road down to the lakeshore. Surrounded by a sea of orange clouds, sunrises at Mount Batur are what postcards are made of. At 1717m above sea level, this active volcano, also known as 'Gunung Batur' in local language, in Bali's Kintamani region offers a mesmerising viewpoint, with its caldera surrounded by black lava hills. Fact #1. Mount Batur Sits In A Supervolcano High walls of the old supervolcano next to Lake Batur Geologists believe that Mount Batur sits inside a supervolcano which used to be around 3.500m above sea level. A huge explosion took out most of the mountain which collapsed into an empty magma chamber. This happened around 23.000-29.000 years ago. This active volcano in Bali, Indonesia, is located at the center of two calderas. Mount Batur, which last erupted in 2000, is located one and a half hours from Ubud by car, and is a popular hiking spot. It's recommended to make the hour-long climb in the early hours so you can reach the peak in time for sunrise. Situated in the northeastern part of Bali, Mount Batur is an active volcano that last erupted in 2000. It stands at an impressive elevation of 1,717 meters above sea level and is surrounded by a breathtaking caldera. The History of Mount Batur Mount Batur holds significant cultural and religious importance for the Balinese people. Mount Batur (also known as 'Gunung Batur' in Indonesian) is part of an active volcano that's believed to have formed in a massive apocalyptic eruption about 25,000 years ago. At one time (before it blew its top), Batur was apparently more than 3,800 meters (12,500 feet) tall — making it even bigger than Mount Agung , Bali's current Mount Batur is situated in the Bangli region on the island of Bali, Indonesia. For many years tourists have been hiking up Mount Batur (a volcano in Bali) to watch the sunrise over nearby volcanoes Mount Agung and Mount Agung, and it's not hard to see why! A5KSK.