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View all search resultsAuthorities partially close Mt. Rinjani after two accidents involving foreign climbers
Safety on the 3,727-meter peak has come under intense scrutiny following the tragic death of Juliana De Souza Pereira Marins, a 27-year-old Brazilian hiker who fell into a 600-meter-deep ravine last month.
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Vast beauty: A hiker is seen on his journey to hike Mount Rinjani from Senaru route. (Shutterstock/File)
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anagement of Mount Rinjani National Park in West Nusa Tenggara have announced a partial closure of the mountain following a series of climbing accidents involving foreign tourists, with officials stating that the temporary closure is intended to improve safety measures along the hiking routes.
Officials stated that the affected routes include the section from the Pelawangan Post, located at an altitude of 2,600 meters above sea level, down to the popular Segara Anak crater lake. This trail is one of the most frequented paths by climbers due to its scenic beauty, but it is also known for its challenging and often treacherous terrain.
The park management has also temporarily suspended online ticket sales for new visitors until further notice.
“Visitors who have already purchased tickets are still allowed to summit the mountain via other routes, but access to the Segara Anak lake is currently prohibited,” said Yarman, head of Mount Rinjani National Park on Thursday, as quoted by Tempo.co.
Nearly 6,000 people have secured tickets to enter Mount Rinjani through the end of the year, with over 5,000 expected to arrive during the latter half of July and throughout August.
Yarman said that during the closure, officials will focus on improving safety measures in “extreme” areas along the route from Pelawangan Post to Segara Anak Lake. Planned improvements include the installation of safety ropes and the removal of hazardous rocks.
“A significant number of climbing accidents on Mount Rinjani have occurred along this stretch. Our team has recorded and analyzed the incidents to determine what kinds of safety improvements are needed on the route,” he said.
