Day trek out of Banda Aceh or Sigli
Max elevation: 1805m
Seulawah Agam is the prominent, isolated volcano visible to the south-east of Banda Aceh town. The last eruption was in the early 19th Century and the volcano and its summit crater is now completely covered in forest.
Gunung Seulawah from Banda Aceh
This trek ascends the east side of the mountain, starting at a hamlet 2.5km north-west of Saree, a small town one hour's drive from Banda Aceh on the road to Medan.
Jungle track
Agricultural areas are quickly left behind, and the climb is forested throughout, with limited views from clearings and down below trees from the summit.The climb is reasonably demanding (4 hours up and 3 hours down) with some scrambling near the summit. It can easily be done as a day trip out of Banda Aceh but many people prefer to spend one night camping on the mountain.
At the summit trig post
There are tracks descending on the west side of the mountain too, but your guides may be reluctant to use them.
On the way down it is possible to wash in some small irrigation channels fed by mountain springs.
Large tree
Practicalities
Start of trek: 5 27'14.45"N 95 42'3.85"E
Summit: 5 26'51.35"N 95 39'20.25"E
Start elevation: 600m a.s.l
Summit elevation: 1805m a.s.l
Duration: 4 hours ascent, 3 hours descent
Summit temperature: 17 C (mid-afternoon)
Water: Springs at 800m a.s.l only
Trash: Trails relatively clear, plenty on summit campsites
Leeches may be a problem at lower elevations
For guides and assistance contact:
Mendel Pols
acehexplorer@gmail.com
+62 (0) 812 698 4216 Uun
uun_fa@yahoo.co.id
+62 (0) 856 610 0894
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