Ale Bagu

#70 among destinations in Ethiopia

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Ale Bagu is a stratovolcano located in the Afar Region, Ethiopia. It is the highest volcano of Erta Ale Range. The village of El Dom sits at the base of Ale Bagu. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 3383 ftCoordinates: 13°31'12"N, 40°37'48"E

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AfarEthiopia

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Ale Bagu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Erta Ale, Erta Ale Range.

6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Erta Ale
155 min walk • Erta Ale is a continuously active basaltic shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia. It is situated in the Afar Depression, a barren desert area. Erta Ale is the most active volcano in Ethiopia.
6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Erta Ale Range
155 min walk • Erta Ale Range is the most important axial volcanic chain of the Afar Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia. It consists mostly of shield volcanoes. The active volcano Erta Ale is a prominent feature of the range. The highest volcano of the range is Ale Bagu, with an elevation of 1,031 m above sea level.