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Kawah Anjing

Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia
Kawah Anjing
Location
Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
55 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
55 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Kawah Anjing, or Dog Crater, is a volcanic hot spring site in Indonesia whose name references local wildlife or folklore associated with this geothermal feature, set in the dramatic volcanic landscape of Java or Sumatra where active craters and fumarolic vents are a characteristic feature of the archipelago's extraordinary geological dynamism. The crater spring emerges from volcanic geology where magmatic heat and volcanic gases drive geothermal activity to the surface, producing strongly mineralized and often acidic waters that create distinctive mineral deposits and atmospheric steam displays in the surrounding landscape. Kawah Anjing offers visitors an authentic encounter with Indonesia's volcanic heritage, where the raw geothermal energy of the earth's interior is expressed at the surface in a naturally occurring crater spring that embodies the dramatic volcanic forces shaping the Indonesian islands.

Insider tip — Kawah Anjing sits within the Cagar Alam Dungus Iwul volcanic complex south of Bogor, where fumarolic vents and acidic crater pools betray the geothermal activity beneath West Java's jungle hills. The name translates loosely to 'Dog Crater,' a local nickname for the hissing, snarling sounds of escaping steam. Visit early morning when mist clings to the surrounding rainforest and the sulfurous plumes are most dramatic against the cool highland air.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 55 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.