Best trails in Mount Merapi National Park
Want to find the best trails in Mount Merapi National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 8 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 177 to 6,171 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Mount Merapi National Park.
Top trails
1
(11)
•Hard
•2.9 mi
•Est. 2h 27m
To get to the top of the hill, visitors also have to climb. But calm, climbing here does not need to spend the night, because it can be reached in a short time. In fact, even children can try to climb on this hill.
You can also walk around while looking at animals such as the kepodang bird, the Javanese peregrine bird, and the mountain honey bird. Plus animals like weasels and monkeys.
2
(11)
•Hard
•5.5 mi
This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, the climbing terrain is quite steep and it is recommended to hire a guide.
The hiking trail will pass through rocky roads and forest vegetation that is not too dense, at night there are many fireflies which will add to the beautiful scenery.
3
(2)
•Hard
•7.2 mi
•Est. 8h 37m
This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, the climbing terrain is quite steep and it is recommended to hire a guide.
The hiking trail will pass through rocky roads and forest vegetation that is not too dense, at night there are many fireflies which will add to the beautiful scenery.
4
(1)
•Hard
•7.8 mi
The Sapuangin route is a fairly extreme climbing route for Mount Merapi, some climbs reach a slope of up to 80 degrees, gaping ravines at some points of the road, the distance is 3 times that of the New Selo route. In addition, this one lane does not have too much land to set up a tent.
At the beginning of the climb, the road still feels sloping, combing the edge of the hill, the view begins to enter the dense forest, the vegetation is tightly covered.
5
(3)
•Moderate
•0.6 mi
•Est. 21m
The path to Muncar Waterfall is in the gaps of towering mountains. At the beginning of the journey, the path is still clearly visible. But the further you go, some points of the path will be quite blocked by quite thick grass.
This waterfall consists of two levels. However, to get to the second level, visitors must pass through a steep stone path or climb a waterfall that has been equipped with ropes. For those who weren't used to it, going to level two was certainly quite scary.
6
Moderate
•2.1 mi
•Est. 1h 42m
Tlogo Nirmolo is part of the Kaliurang Tourism Park. The place has many types of constituent trees which until now data on the richness of these tree species are still not available, therefore there needs to be research on the inventory of existing tree species,
The gate of Tlogo Nirmolo is above the Kaliurang viewing post.
7
Moderate
•0.9 mi
•Est. 37m
From Mount Merapi National Park, you will walk approximately 900 meters and pass through forest roads uphill on the hillside to reach the top of Pronojiwo.
The road is quite steep and uphill, it is not difficult for beginner climbers to pass. Because the road to the top of Pronojiwo hill has been built with stairs that make it easier to climb.
The cool and quiet atmosphere, as well as the chirping of birds that echo when passing through the road, will replace fatigue into optimism when...
8
Moderate
•1.5 mi
•Est. 1h 8m
This Japanese heritage cave looks very exotic. Its location in the mountains makes the air in this place feel very cool. Moreover, visitors can see a herd of monkeys in their natural habitat.
The path that is traversed is not too steep but winding. Unlike the Japanese Cave characters that exist in several other cities in Indonesia, such as in Bandung, Papua, Bali, NTT, and East Java, the Japanese Cave in Kaliurang is 25 units. The caves are interconnected with each other, still original, and...
Trail reviews for Mount Merapi National Park
Warning! Mount Merapi is closed !! If you ignore the warn-signs and still climb up as I did, the park rangers and police will catch you when you arrive back at New Selo as there is a camera (CCTV) station on the top where they can see you climbing up the peak. They took me to their office where I gave them the data of my passport, where I am staying etc. I had to delete all the pictures I made this day. Fortunately there was no fine to pay and I had just to write a statement that I won‘t climb the vulcano again when it is closed. We made a group picture and then I was allowed to leave. Very friendly people and amazing experience, but still dangerous going without a guide, because the plants grow all over the path and there is a chance that the vulcano may erupt any time. Don‘t do this vulcano and stay out of trouble ;)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Mount Merapi National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Mount Merapi National Park is Bukit Klangon, which has a 3.6 star rating from 11 reviews. This trail is 2.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,525 ft.
What is the longest trail in Mount Merapi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Mount Merapi National Park is Mount Merapi via Sapu Angin. This trail is estimated to be 7.8 mi long.
How many trails are in Mount Merapi National Park?
There are 8 trails in Mount Merapi National Park. These trails have an average 4.0-star rating from 28 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mount Merapi National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Mount Merapi National Park has you covered. Mount Merapi via Kaliurang boasts the most elevation gain with 6,171 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Merapi via Sapu Angin, which will get you 5,232 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Mount Merapi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 camping trails in Mount Merapi National Park and the most popular is Bukit Klangon with an average 3.6 star rating from 11 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Mount Merapi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Mount Merapi National Park and the most popular is Muncar Waterfall with an average 3.0 star rating from 3 community reviews.