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Scenic Hiking Trails of Jawa Tengah

#hikingtrails Explore the Scenic Hiking Trails of Jawa Tengah, Indonesia 🏞️ Jawa Tengah (Central Java) is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventurers seeking thrilling hiking experiences. The region boasts lush landscapes, dramatic volcanoes, and serene forests, making it an ideal spot for hiking lovers. 🌋 Top Hiking Spots: Mount Merbabu: A challenging yet rewarding hike, offering panoramic views of neighboring volcanoes like Merapi. Mount Lawu: A spiritual hike with ancient temples scattered along the way, perfect for history buffs. Dieng Plateau: Explore the mystical highlands filled with sulfur springs, ancient ruins, and picturesque views. 🌤️ Best Time to Visit: May to September, during the dry season, ensures clear skies and safe hiking conditions. 🌍 How to Reach: Fly into Semarang or Yogyakarta airports, and then travel by bus or car to your desired hiking trail. Whether you're looking for spiritual serenity or a nature escape, Jawa Tengah's hiking spots offer a memorable experience! #flowerlover #awesomepic #memorable_trip #couplestrip #hiking #indonesia_photography

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

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The locals also call Sidengkeng Hill as Petak 9 Tourist Site. Surrounded by beautiful nature and mesmerizing landscapes, it never fails to amaze visitors. Not only the hill offers stunning views of Pengilon and Warna Lake, but it also has a majestic background (the Prau Mountain). That immense mountain is covered by fog in the morning. What a breathtaking view! Before enjoying those views, you are going to see a unique gate, displaying the name of the site. Once everyone enters the location, you can find about 75 types of endemic plants scattered all over the area. The best thing is the local government keeps doing improvements over time. The purpose is that the site is able to attract more visitors in the future. Well, even without any treatments, Sidengkeng Hill won’t lose its charm. Thanks to nature. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Seroja Valley. This hidden location offers natural beauty and stunning views of Dieng Mountains like Bisma and Sindoro. Reaching the top of Seroja Valley is indeed tiring, but it is a worthy effort. The trip takes about 3 km, actually. Along the way to the location, you can enjoy breathtaking nature views. The most famous one is definitely Menjer Lake! That stunning creek looks so charming and relaxing as if it eradicates everyone’s tiredness during trekking. Apart from the lake, you may pass through a footpath surrounded by majestic local farms. Some people even come to Seroja to do camping! It is because there is a special area that is used to build tents and to camp comfortably. The views of Sindoro Mountain and Menjer Lake are not the only attractions because you can also enjoy beautiful song birds and other wild animals’ voices. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Merawu Falls is a recommended nature attraction for those coming to Wonosobo City and Dieng Plateau. With a strategic location and beautiful landscape, Giri Tirto Village should be proud of its waterfalls. Even many kinds of tourist activities can be done there, including relaxation, taking a bath, and photography. For those coming for bathing, however, they must find the right spot to get in the water. The reason is most of the part of the pond contains sulfur, which causes discomfort to the body. The best idea is to come with a local guide, someone who knows the site well. Apart from taking a bath in Merawu Waterfall, you can do other activities as well. Those who love photography can explore several parts of the site and take good pictures of them. The best object is definitely the tallest falls that reside a bit further than the first one. It requires some trekking, but it won’t be a wasteful effort for sure. Once you reach the location, you would be amazed by those two majestic falls. The water is not quite hot because it has been mixed with the fresh water coming from the Merawu Waterfall. One thing, everyone should take care of the environment well. Those who carry foods or drinks are allowed to enjoy them, as long as they take care of the trash later. No one is allowed to spoil the beauty of the site. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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It is true that Lubang Sewu is considered a new vacation destination in Wonosobo. It even has an excellent popularity among tourists. The problem is visitors must come to the site at the right time. It is because the local lake may flood the site, especially during heavy rain. The best time to visit the site is during summer, when the rainfall is low. Also, lots of visitors come to the site during holidays. That means it can be quite uncomfortable for some people, as they don’t have the chance to find the good spot for photography. The right time to come to Lubang Sewu is between August and September when the weather is nice with less rain. Aside from photography, you can do many things there. These include an exploration, getting around the site and the nearby lake. For those who want to fish, they must carry a fishing rod and other necessary equipment. The fun thing is that the site resides next to Wadas Lake, which is the most famous tourist spot in Wadaslintang Village. That means yoy can enjoy two attractive vacation destinations in one go! #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Liyangan Site has the size of 10 hectares and it resides on 1080 meters above the sea level. In the location, you can see several historical items including hundreds of jars, several traditional weapons, and farming tools. There are also some reminiscences of grains, covered by the ashes of the Sindoro’s explosion back then. Though, the temperature is quite comfortable as it resides on a slope of a famous mountain – Sindoro. Another interesting activity to do in Liyangan Site is to visit a nearby pond called “Kolam Cinta” (Love Pond). As the name suggests, it has the shape of a heart. The fact is there are three of them, featuring different depth (ranging from a half to 1 meter). That means kids are allowed to get in the water and play there. The quality of the water is quite excellent as it comes from a fountain located in Sindoro Mountain. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Jatijajar cave is quite long and wide cave. Jatijajar Cave has added various kinds of facilities such as lighting, floors, stairs and air vents so that we will remain comfortable and safe in this cave. The most interesting thing in Jatijajar Cave is that there is a river in the cave. The river is an underground river that comes from underground water sources. There are four rivers in Jatijajar Cave namely; Puser Bumi River, Jombor River, Mawar River and Kantil River. The rivers have fresh and clear water. The rivers are not like watering rivers like the ones above in general. The river is in the form of a spring or stagnant water between the rocks in the cave that comes from quite large water sources. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Winong Waterfall has a unique characteristic, which is its slanting landscape. Due to this uniqueness, most visitors want to climb up to the top as it is considered safe and easy. Another important feature is called Watu Kelir – three big stones residing near to the falls. One of them is located exactly under the waterfall, while the others reside side by side near to the first stone. They also become an interesting object for photography among the tourists. Some of the visitors prefer to reach and stand on them than any kind of activities, though. The plus point is related to its facilities. It is true Curug Winong is located in a secluded area, but there have been good facilities like toilets and local vendors. In other words, you can buy snacks and drinks at the location cheaply. The fact is they can bargain if they can talk a bit Bahasa Indonesia. The local sellers are quite friendly, after all. Moreover, some of them would be a guide for tourists. Have no worries. Their rate is affordable for everyone. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Cipendok waterfall is located at a plateau in Banyumas region and officially made open for public in February 27, 1986 by the Banyumas Regent, R.G Roydjito. Go north of Cipendok, lies the largest mountain forest in Java. To be able to reach the bottom of Cipendok Waterfall we must walk some steps down. In the stream at the feet of the waterfall, there is a group of black, monstrous stones soaked by the heavy water. Cipendok Waterfall is a perfect site for those who seek solace or quiet surrounding for meditation. The road to the waterfall is lined with celery plantations and stalls selling tempeh, pure milk, tomatoes and peppers. In addition, many small rivers run along the road. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Silawe waterfall is located on the south from Sumbing Mountain, exactly at Kopeng Kulon, Sutopati village, Kajoran, Magelang. The height of its location of this waterfall is 500 meters above the sea level, while the height of its waterfall is approximately 60 meters. Silawe waterfall is actually a new site, thus its natural beauty seems so natural. Even though the track to reach this waterfall is quite narrow, but you will get the greeny view that will energize your eyes. Besides the various kind of trees, the green rice field also adds the stunning view during the trip. This lovely waterfall will be your right place to spend your holiday with beloved ones. Before entering the waterfall complex, you will see many pine trees forest that surround the waterfall. Besides, you can see the small pond of the waterfall that makes you feel the freshness of the water. The sound of its waterfall will bring you solace to unwind the hectic days before. You are able to make yourself wet and having a clear idea how clear and fresh the water is. Enjoying the nuance while playing with the ones you are with will create another best holiday you have ever had. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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Sekar Langit waterfall is located in Telogorejo, Magelang. You can access the place by using public transportation only from the gate area. After that, it takes you approximately 500 m route to pass. But do not worry, your trip will never be boring because the lovely panorama of the pine forest is ready for your eyes. Sekar Langit was named after the ancient legend. The famous history is about Joko Tarub and the angels who came down to earth for having bath. The legend said, the waterfall was a place for the angles to shower and swim. Out of the legend, this waterfall is part of high rate must-visit-tourism in Central Java. The first thing that you may think about the waterfall is how lovable this waterfall can be, the sound of the drop water will hypnotize you, and the forest that surround the waterfall will be another plus nature point. In every morning, the birdsong adds the nuance of the nature. You can also encounter some animals that live in the forest. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

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