Lake Gunung Tujuh
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| Location | Jambi, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 1°42′23″S 101°24′42″E / 1.70639°S 101.41167°ECoordinates: 1°42′23″S 101°24′42″E / 1.70639°S 101.41167°E |
| Type | Caldera |
| Basin countries | Indonesia |
| Max. length | 4.5 km |
| Max. width | 3 km |
| Surface area | 9.6 km² |
| Max. depth | 40 m |
| Surface elevation | 1,950 m |
Lake Gunung Tujuh (Indonesian: Danau Gunung Tujuh) is a volcanic crater lake in the province of Jambi, Indonesia, located at 1°42′23″S 101°24′42″E / 1.70639°S 101.41167°E within Kerinci National Park. Although a young lake, in geologic terms, its surrounding volcano, Mount Tujuh, is old and not immediately obvious as such. The name "Danau Gunung Tujuh" translates as "Seven Mountain Lake," a seeming reference to seven peaks comprising the forested rim. The tallest of them rises 2732m above sea level, while the lake surface sits at 1950m. The lake is a popular overnight hiking destination among Park visitors and is sometimes fished by locals. Mount Kerinci stands nearby.
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