Aceh Timur district, Aceh, Indonesia

Places to visit near Penaron

Penaron is a town in Aceh Timur district, Aceh, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit — 136 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see place is Bukit Kerang (77 km).

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Penaron at a glance

Location
Aceh Timur district, Aceh, Indonesia
Coordinates
4.6407° N, 97.6842° E
Places within 50 km
139
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves
Nearest city
Lovina, 2991 km

Top places to visit near Penaron

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Penaron: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Penaron

277 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penaron. The closest is Bukit Besar (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Penaron

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Penaron. The closest is Krueng Peureulak (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Penaron

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penaron
  2. 7 km Bukit Kandis · viewpoint, Aceh Timur
  3. 10 km Bukit Pesileh · viewpoint, Aceh Timur
  4. 4 km Gunung Runtoh · viewpoint, Aceh Timur
  5. 8 km Lubukbayas · viewpoint, Aceh Timur
  6. 10 km Bukit Besar · viewpoint, Aceh Timur
  7. 0 km Back to Penaron

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From travellers near Penaron

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How to reach Penaron

All places near Penaron by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Penaron by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints136277Bukit Besar (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves25Krueng Peureulak (21 km)
Museums11Museum Kota Langsa (46 km)

Penaron: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Penaron?

Bukit Besar (viewpoint, about 1 km), Gunung Runtoh (viewpoint, about 7 km), Bukit Kandis (viewpoint, about 7 km), Bukit Pesileh (viewpoint, about 8 km), Lubukbayas (viewpoint, about 10 km), Burni Besar (viewpoint, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Penaron?

139 places on Spotwander: 136 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Penaron?

Bukit Besar, about 1 km by road; Gunung Runtoh (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Penaron?

Krueng Peureulak, about 21 km by road; Krueng Damatutong (39 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Penaron?

Start in Penaron, visit Bukit Kandis, then Bukit Pesileh, then Gunung Runtoh, then Lubukbayas, then Bukit Besar, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Penaron?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

How far is Penaron from Lovina?

About 2991 km by road (2393 km in a straight line).

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