Gunung Seblat

Information

Elevation

2.383 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Bukit Barisan (Kerinci Seblat National Park)

Mountain type

Non-volcanic peak (Bukit Barisan Mountains)

Volcanic?

No (non-volcanic)

Coordinates

-2.8805, 102.1481

Difficulty

Strenuous — a steep trail and dense tropical forest, with unpredictable weather conditions; rarely climbed despite being in the same area as Mount Kerinci

Best Season

April–October (dry season)

Permits & Rules

TNKS permit required; coordinate with the Kerinci Seblat National Park Authority (BBTNKS)

Hazards

Steep terrain, dense forest with no marked trails, presence of wildlife (Sumatran tiger, tapir), rapidly changing weather

Description

Gunung Seblat is a non-volcanic peak at 2,383 m a.s.l. on the border of Lebong Regency (Bengkulu) and Musi Rawas Regency (South Sumatra), within the UNESCO-recognised Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS). The most-used trailhead begins at Lebong Tambang village as basecamp, ascending through dense rainforest with steep sections and open savanna. The area is a critical biodiversity stronghold: Rafflesia arnoldii and Amorphophallus (corpse flower) grow on lower slopes, while Nepenthes pitcher plants appear above roughly 1,900 m. Resident fauna include Sumatran tigers, Malayan tapirs, siamangs, and helmeted hornbills, making Seblat an important refuge for endangered species. Far fewer climbers attempt Seblat compared to the adjacent Gunung Kerinci, keeping the mountain largely wild.