MOUNTAIN CLIMBING LANE OF MERBABU

Jalur Pendakian

Mount Merbabu quite popular as an arena of climbing activities. Area is not too heavy, but the potential hazards to watch out for climbers is cold, thick fog, a dense but homogeneous forest (forest conifers, which are not adequate to support a means of survival or survival), and lack of water resources. Respecting local traditions also need to be taken into account.

Kopeng Thekelan.
From Jakarta to take the train or bus to Semarang, Yogya, or Solo. Followed by the Solo-Semarang bus down in the city of Salatiga, followed by a small bus to Kopeng. From Yogya bus to Magelang, followed by a small bus to Kopeng. From Kopeng there are many routes to the summit, but rather through the village because there tekelan posts that can provide information as well as a variety of assistance needed. Pos Tekelan can be done through the camp Songo Bannerman.

Songo banner at the camp you can rest at night waiting for the climb would be better done at night to arrive before sunrise dipuncak. You can also relax in the Post Thekelan provide a place to sleep, especially when not carrying a tent. Can also camped in Post Pending because in three places, we can obtain clean water.

Merbabu communities around the Buddhist majority, so we will see some monastery near Kopeng. Residents often do meditation or meditation, and many of the places sacred to the top. Taboo for climbers to not waste water in Watu Gubug and around Rabaul. In addition, climbers are not allowed to wear red and green colors.

In the new 1 inhabitants of Java suro traditional ceremony in the crater of Mount. Merbabu. In population Sapar Selo (south slope Merbabu) held a traditional ceremony. Girls in the village tekelan dreadlocked left to protect themselves and to earn salvation. The journey from the post in the middle of the village Tekelan, starting with people through the gardens and pine forests. From here we can see a splendid view of mountains and swamps Telomoyo Dizziness.

Delayed in the post we can find a spring, also we will find a small river (Kali Sowo). Before I got to the post we will pass the White Pereng we must be careful because it is very steep. Then we passed a dry river, the scenery is very beautiful here below to see the town of Salatiga, especially at night.

From my post we will pass into the mixed forest of Post II Post III lines begin to open and start to climb the steep road. We climb the mountain Pertapan, felt the wind waves, especially in the open. We can take refuge in Watu Gubug, a stone with a hole that can be entered 5 people. Said to be the gate to the kingdom of magical creatures.

If the storm should not proceed because it is very dangerous. Approaching the four headings we climb Mt. Watu write a bit steep lines and lots of sand and small pebbles so smooth, strong winds carrying dust and sand that must be prepared to turn a blind eye when there is a strong wind. IV running on top of Mt. Watu Write to the height reached this mdpl 2896, also called the Post because the peak transmitter is a radio transmitter.

V points toward the decline, the post is surrounded by hills and cliffs are beautiful. We can go to the crater Condrodimuko. And here is spring, distinguish between drinking water and sulfur water.

The journey continued with the passage of a very steep slopes and drop the left and right. This hill is called Devil's Bridge. Then we will arrive at the intersection, left onto Peak Sharif (Mount Pregodalem) and to the right toward the top Kenteng Songo (Songo Kenteng Mountain) is elongated.

From the top of Songo Kenteng we can see the top Gn.Merapi smoke all the time, seemed close. Looking to the west and Gn.Sumbing Sundoro looks very clear and beautiful, as if challenging to climb. Closer look Gn.Telomoyo and Gn.Ungaran. From the distance to the east is Gn.Lawu with the elongated peak.

Kenteng Songo to the Top of this very dangerous road, but narrow ranges only 1 meter wide with left and right sides of cliffs with no trees, very strong winds are also ready to push us all the time. At the top there is Kenteng stone / mortar / holes with the number 9 according to a psychic vision.

Merbabu down the mountain through the path to Selo became an attractive option. We will pass through meadows and forests edelweis, is also flowering hills are very beautiful and fun as india is very entertaining movie that we will forget all the tiredness, cold and hungry. Along the way we can see that look very Gn.Merapi close to the top of the always remove smoke.

We're going down and climbing some small mountains covered with green grass with no trees to shelter from the wind waves. Along the way there are no springs and post resort. Fog and storms often appear suddenly, so it is very dangerous to set up a tent.

Selo route is very much with no signs of signs, so it is very confusing climbers. Many who frequently traveled route to seek grass population dipuncak mountain, so climbers going up diperkampungan population. Welcoming and very friendly and festive Selo given by residents for every climber who had just come down Gn.Merbabu. If you do not speak Javanese just say thank you.

From Selo can proceed with a small bus-Magelang Boyolali department, if you want to major in Yogya Magelang, and when he went to Semarang or Solo Boyolali majors take.

Line wekas.
Sikrekanek team total of five people (Steve, Sigit, Bowo, Day, Bayu) mid-March 2005 to climb Mount Merbabu through Wekas Line. Go to our village to get rid of the Department Wekas Kopeng - Magelang down Kaponan, ie, about 9 Km from Kopeng, exactly in front of the village gate Wekas. From Kaponan climbers walked past the rocky road so far about 3 Km to the post Ascent.

The line was very popular among teenagers and Nature Lovers Magelang city, because it is closer and there are many sources of water, so many teenagers who like camping in the Post War II, especially on holidays. Wekas is the last village to the summit which takes approximately 6-7 hours. Wekas Line is a short line so that there is rarely a flat track. I post road wide enough with the underlying rocks. Along the road people will see specific fields planted with upland Onion, Cabbage, Carrots, and tobacco, livestock can also be found rabbit droppings used as fertilizer. The route to the post I just got 2-hours of travel time.

Heading I is a plain with a hall as a resort. In this area there are many shops and houses. After posting my journey was through a field population, then entered the pine forest. Travel time to the post II is 2 hours, with a steep ascent path. Pos II is a place that is open and flat, usually setting up camp a few dozen. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

Pos II is widely used by teenagers for camping. So that in these days many people who trade food. In this area there are water sources in the channel through large pipes are accommodated in a tub.

From the Post II is a dead end that leads to the river which is used as a source of water for communities around Wekas to villages in the vicinity. These lines follow the flow of water pipes in a ravine leading down to the river below the crater. There are two rivers that form the waterfall is very steep terraced, so that a collection of extraordinary background peak - the top of Mt. Merbabu.

After heading II lines begin to open up to meet Kopeng intersection point is above the heading V (Watu Write), Kopeng line. From this crossing to post Croquet requires only 15 minutes travel time. The journey continued with the passage of a very steep slopes and drop the left and right. This hill is called Devil's Bridge. Then we will arrive at the intersection, left onto Peak Sharif (Mount Pregodalem) and to the right toward the top Kenteng Songo (Songo Kenteng Mountain) is elongated.

Line Cunthel.

Kopeng Skrekanek team of five people (Maulana, Steve, iwi, Ardy, Sigit) mid September 2004 to climb Mount Merbabu through Kopeng - Cunthel, and down to take the route Kopeng Thekelan.

To go to the village can be taken from the town of Salatiga Cuntel using mini-buses in Salatiga, Magelang Kopeng tourism to the area, precisely in the Earth's camp Songo Bannerman. The journey begins with a hike along a little gravel path as far as 2.5 km wide, on the left is the Songo Bannerman camping grounds. Songo Bannerman after crossing turn left, on the left is a pine forest after walking about 500 yards on the left is the path to the pine forest, this route to the village Thekelan.

To go to the village following Cuntel continues until the end gravel road. Many good omen navigate around the village and on the route. In Basecamp Cuntel Village is located in the middle of this township, climbers can rest and fill the water supply. Climbers can also purchase various goods in the form of stickers and T-shirt memory.

After leaving the village, followed by a trip across the plantation population. Line began to climb hills are a lot of pine trees. The road is dusty dry soil, especially in the dry season, thus disturbing the eyes and breathing. For that climbers must wear masks and goggles.

After walking about 30 minutes down the hill with winding climbers will reach the post Shadow I. In this place climbers can take shelter from sun or rain. With still on the same path along the dusty streets interspersed with pine trees, about 30 minutes to reach the post Shadow II. In this post-roofed buildings also have to rest.

From my post to post an open relay starting point, on both sides of the lot overgrown with weeds. While some pine trees still grow in the distance.

Pos transmitter or often also called Watu Write a mountain at an altitude of 2896 mdpl. At its peak there were relay stations. In this post there are many large rocks that can be used to shelter from strong winds. But sometimes a strong wind coming from under the dust flying. Climbing in the day will feel very hot. From this location overlook the most beautiful, visible in the distance Gn.Sumbing and Gn.Sundoro, looking Gn.Ungaran behind Mt. Telomoyo.

The next line of the derivative to Post Croquet, atmosphere and scenery surrounding this Post Croquet highly unusual. Located right next to Mt. The ship is at its peak white as sulfur vomit had dried up. Lying in front of a white crater. On the right side near the crater there is a spring, climbers must be able to distinguish between drinking water and sulfur water.

The journey continued with the passage of a very steep slopes and drop the left and right. This hill is called Devil's Bridge. Then we will arrive at the intersection, left onto Peak Sharif (Mount Pregodalem) and to the right toward the top Kenteng Songo (Songo Kenteng Mountain) is elongated.

From the top of Songo Kenteng we can see the top Gn.Merapi smoke all the time, seemed close. Looking to the west and Gn.Sumbing Sundoro looks very clear and beautiful, as if challenging to climb. Closer look Gn.Telomoyo and Gn.Ungaran. From the distance to the east is Gn.Lawu with the elongated peak.

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