Saltwater Well, Wamena

Be in fit condition

Nice trekking climbing a mount to see a salty lake on the top, where dani people prepare a food with banana tree stalk.

Tough walk upwards and down

Unfortunately we were told by our driver, that it was an easy walk of one hour and 15 minutes. And he didnt take a look at our shoes. I was wearing sandals!!! It had been raining, so aside from being...

Very adventurous

It was a hard steep climb up a so called trail. It was muddy, scrambling over rocks and very slippery. It takes over an hour to climb. Interesting once you get to the top how they get their salt.

Tiny pool up a steep mountain

Thankfully we had paid a couple of local ladies to show the process of harvesting the salt, otherwise it was a steep, tough couple of hours up the mountain to a very small pool of water next to a stre...

Don't miss this unusual and fascinating spot - but be prepared to sweat!

I visited the saltwater well in Wamena as part of a day trip organised by Dr Weiglein Expeditions, while I was staying at the gorgeous Baliem Valley Resort. Reaching the saltwater well requires a ...