Notable viewpoint · Jayawijaya, Papua
Mount Elit
Gunung Elit
Mount Elit is a viewpoint in Jayawijaya, Papua.
Mount Elit: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Mount Elit
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Mount Elit — distance from nearby cities
- From Amed (BA): about 3308 km by road (2646 km straight line) · directions · more places near Amed
- From Nusa Penida (BA): about 3330 km by road (2664 km straight line) · directions · more places near Nusa Penida
- From Ubud (BA): about 3363 km by road (2691 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ubud
- From Sanur (BA): about 3368 km by road (2694 km straight line) · directions · more places near Sanur
- From Denpasar (BA): about 3374 km by road (2699 km straight line) · directions · more places near Denpasar
Coordinates: -3.99384, 139.18568. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mount Elit
- United States Air Force Cemetery, Hidden Valley, No. 1 · fort · Mamberamo Tengah · ~31 km · Must-see
- Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~40 km · Must-see
- Jumbul Ambera · viewpoint · Mamberamo Tengah · ~31 km
- Goa Maria · cave · Jayawijaya · ~32 km
- White Sands Hill · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~35 km
- Telaga Biru Maima · lake · Jayawijaya · ~35 km
- Tanah Longsor · beach · Jayawijaya · ~37 km
- Wio Silimo Cross · fort · Jayawijaya · ~37 km
- Lower Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~39 km
- Kotilola Caves · cave · Jayawijaya · ~40 km
- Kebun Raya Biologi Wamena · sanctuary · Jayawijaya · ~41 km
- Gunung Sogosa · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~41 km
- Walesi Waterfall · waterfall · Jayawijaya · ~43 km
- Napua Waterfall · waterfall · Jayawijaya · ~44 km
- Goa Lokale Wosi · cave · Jayawijaya · ~44 km
- Gunung Mu · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~45 km
- Grand Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~46 km
- Gunung Halagop · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~46 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Elit
- Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~40 km · Must-see
- Trikora · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~79 km · Must-see
- Jumbul Ambera · viewpoint · Mamberamo Tengah · ~31 km
- White Sands Hill · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~35 km
- Lower Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~39 km
- Gunung Sogosa · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~41 km
- Gunung Mu · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~45 km
- Grand Baliem Valley · viewpoint · Jayawijaya · ~46 km
- Gunung Halagop · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~46 km
- Gunung Wasikpo · viewpoint · Yahukimo · ~47 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount Elit yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mount Elit?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Mount Elit from Amed?
Mount Elit is about 3308 km by road from Amed (2646 km straight line), 3330 km from Nusa Penida and 3363 km from Ubud. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Mount Elit?
Nearby: United States Air Force Cemetery, Hidden Valley, No. 1 (fort, 31 km), Baliem Valley (viewpoint, 40 km), Jumbul Ambera (viewpoint, 31 km), Goa Maria (cave, 32 km), White Sands Hill (viewpoint, 35 km), Telaga Biru Maima (lake, 35 km).
Is Mount Elit worth visiting?
Mount Elit is listed as a notable viewpoint in Papua on Spotwander.