Gunung Runcing

Information

Elevation

1.275 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Bukit Barisan Mountains, Jambi

Mountain type

Mountain range (non-volcanic)

Volcanic?

No (non-volcanic)

Coordinates

-1.7546, 101.6273

Best Season

April–October (dry season)

Hazards

Official trail information and terrain conditions are very limited; climbers must use a local guide

Description

Gunung Runcing is a non-volcanic peak in Jambi Province, Sumatra, Indonesia, at around 1°45'S, 101°38'E, with an elevation of approximately 1,275 metres according to Wikidata (other sources cite up to 1,835 m — definitive figures should be confirmed from official topographic maps). The name "Runcing" means "pointed" or "sharp" in Indonesian, describing the peak's distinctive topographic form. It ranks 42nd among the more than 274 recorded summits in Jambi Province by elevation, placing it among the mid-range peaks of the region. Detailed trail, access, and facility information for this peak is not widely available in public sources; climbers are advised to contact local mountaineering communities in Jambi before attempting an ascent.