Best trails in Mount Merbabu National Park
Mount Merbabu National Park, also known as Gunung Merbabu and the "Mountain of Ash," is a stratovolcano in Java. It is popular for its challenging hiking trails with scenic views.
Top trails
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(109)
•Hard
•6.9 mi
Mount Merbabu is a volcano located in Central Java, near the city of Jogjakarta. Because of its close location, Merbabu is a perfect high ground to see the currently active Merapi Mountain.
Visitors must register ahead of time before attempting to hike Mount Merbabu. You can register on the Mount Merbabu National Park website. There is a quota of people who are allowed to hike each day and a fee.
There are 2 common trails to the summit, to the north from Kopeng or Tekelan and to the south...
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(60)
•Hard
•6.7 mi
•Est. 7h 48m
This route is known to be quite difficult among climbers. The journey from the beginning of the entrance to the mountain is already uphill, you will pass a beautiful row of pine forests along the beginning of the climb.
The higher the road the harder it is with the many large rocks to climb.
You can set up a camping tent on top of the mountain and enjoy the beauty of the sunset in the afternoon or the sunrise the next day.
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(22)
•Hard
•7.3 mi
•Est. 7h 25m
The Thekelan route is one of the Merbabu hiking trails via Kopeng Salatiga. This path has been rejuvenated in such a way. At the initial posts of the climb have been given abundant water sources and permanent buildings. And some signposts are also available.
The hiking trail via Thekelan we will find large cliffs (rare views of cliffs on the Merbabu climb).
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(19)
•Hard
•6.0 mi
•Est. 6h 17m
The Wekas route is a Merbabu mountain climbing route that has medium tracks and beautiful scenery.
The Wekas route is the most popular route for climbers, in addition to the shortest path, the Wekas mountain path has many springs, the journey from this route to the post will be faced with views of the fields belonging to local residents with tracks not too uphill. Then you will go through a pine forest with the same track, after passing through a pine forest, then the incline starts to appear.
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(3)
•Hard
•6.5 mi
•Est. 6h 47m
Mount Merbabu has 3 peaks and the three peaks are Kukusan Peak, Syarif Peak, and Kenteng Songo Peak. The three peaks can be accessed from all hiking trails, including the Cuntel hiking trail.
The journey is quite colored with a steep track. It is a challenge for each adventurer to climb Mount Merbabu via the Cuntel route.
Trail reviews for Mount Merbabu National Park
Ascent of Mount Merbabu via Selo. It's a tough hike, especially in wet weather, as the ground becomes very slippery. The hike is easily done in a day (about 7 hours), contrary to what the locals will tell you. We paid 150,000 Indonesian rupiah for 2 people. Registration for the climb takes place at one of the base camps (several choices) where we were dropped off by a driver. The view of Merapi is impressive if you're luckier than us and the weather is clear.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Mount Merbabu National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Mount Merbabu National Park is Merbabu Mountain Trail, which has a 4.7 star rating from 109 reviews. This trail is 6.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 4,399 ft.
What is the longest trail in Mount Merbabu National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Mount Merbabu National Park is Mount Merbabu via Thekelan. This trail is estimated to be 7.3 mi long.
How many trails are in Mount Merbabu National Park?
There are 5 trails in Mount Merbabu National Park. These trails have an average 4.8-star rating from 218 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mount Merbabu National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Mount Merbabu National Park has you covered. Mount Merbabu via Suwanting boasts the most elevation gain with 5,541 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Merbabu via Thekelan, which will get you 5,016 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Mount Merbabu National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 5 camping trails in Mount Merbabu National Park and the most popular is Merbabu Mountain Trail with an average 4.7 star rating from 109 community reviews.