Burni Telong

Burni Telong is an active stratovolcano in Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh, on the northern Bukit Barisan range of Sumatra. Rising to about 2,617 meters above sea level, it is the highest peak in the area and features a forested cone, crater and fumarolic activity. Notable for its last eruption in 1924 and ongoing solfatara, it is a prominent natural landmark for hiking and panoramic views over the Gayo highlands.

Visitors can expect a forested stratovolcano with a steep hiking trail to the summit area, crater rim and fumarole fields. The surroundings are pine and montane forest with open viewpoints over Bener Meriah and Central Aceh highlands. The trek involves rugged terrain and elevation gain. At the top, visitors see the crater, sulfur vents and expansive highland scenery. Facilities are basic and a local guide is commonly used.

Burni Telong is a Quaternary stratovolcano with documented eruptions in 1837, 1919 and 1924, with the 1924 eruption producing ash and damage. Since then it has shown persistent fumarolic and solfataric activity in the crater area and is monitored as an active volcano of Sumatra.

In the Gayo language, 'Burni' means mountain, and Burni Telong is a well-known natural landmark for the Gayo people of the Bener Meriah and Central Aceh highlands. It forms part of the cultural landscape of the highlands and is often viewed from viewpoints such as Pantan Terong.