Trabel Guide - Crater Ijen - Crater Lake Which Produces Sulfur

Crater Ijen is a crater lake at the top of Mount Ijen, East Java, has a height of 2368 meters above sea level with a depth of 200 meters and the area of the lake crater reached 5466 hectares. Crater Ijen is located in the territory of Nature Reserve Nature Trail Bondowoso, East Java.

When the morning when the sun began to shine crater area, the beautiful scenery you can enjoy the feeling of light appeared from behind trees. Ijen bluish green reflections will be more beautiful with the golden sunlight on the crater. You can also get stunning scenery with the charm of beauty to see the nearby Mount Merapi. Mount Merapi has similarities with the shape of Mount Ijen. The most appropriate time to witness the beauty of Ijen is in the morning.

To reach Ijen, you have to down a path along the caldera cliffs. Do not forget to bring life cover because sometimes the sulfur smoke is blown through the track. You can also surround the caldera in the region that takes time to reach 8 to 10 hours walking.
This crater has a very high acidity level that is close to zero, so that it can dissolve human body quickly. In addition, the temperature of the crater that reached 200 degrees Celsius will add a sense of awe of this huge crater.

One that caught the attention of visitors to the region crater is the presence of traditional sulfur miners. They boldly approached the lake to dig sulfur with simple equipment and then carried by the basket.

This sulfur miners take sulfur from the bottom of the crater. Smoke is thick here, but with the degree necessary equipment such as gloves masks, they are still looking for molten sulfur. Molten sulfur is obtained from the pipe leading source of sulfur-containing volcanic gases. This gas flowed through the pipe and went out in the form of molten sulfur are red. Once frozen sulfur yellow.

Route to the Crater Ijen:

1. Banyuwangi
This route is more difficult to pass due to poor road conditions. Commonly used by climbers for climbing route of Mount Ijen. From Banyuwangi to the Licin District. From Licin headed to Jambu then to Patulding. From Patulding you walk through the trail and the caldera cliff as far as 2 kilometers to the crater.

2. Bondowoso
This route is easier to pass because the road conditions are good and relatively smooth. From Bondowoso toward Wonosari, then to Sempol and finally to Patulding. From Patulding you walk through the trail and the caldera cliff as far as 2 kilometers to the crater. This route through the scenery of coffee trees and charming pine forest.