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Gunung Merbabu – Puncak Triangulasi

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MERBABU

This Ribu is one of the most popular hikes in Central Java, and has spectacular views to other volcanoes in all directions from the summit area. It has five calderas, Condrodimuko, Kombang, Kendang, Rebab and Sambernyowo but no serious volcanic activity has been reported here for many decades. Merbabu can be climbed from several trails near Kopeng in the north (less than two hours by car from Semarang) with starting points at Thekelan, Cunthel and Wekas, or from the south at Selo (between Merbabu and Merapi and closer to Solo).

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Gunung Merbabu

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Trail Maps

Last updated in July 2025 The Gunung Bagging series of trail maps provides hikers with high quality information on trailheads, routes, and topography for all major mountains in Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Maluku), Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak), and Timor Leste (East Timor).     The maps are in

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All The Ribus

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There are currently 548 Ribus, plus 195 Spesial peaks covered on Gunung Bagging: Brunei (BN): 1 Spesial. Cambodia (KH): 2 Ribus and 6 Spesials. Indonesia (ID): 235 Ribus (including 3 on the border with Malaysian Sarawak) and 102 Spesials (including 2 on the border with Malaysian Sarawak). Lao (LA): 47 Ribus (including 6 on the border with Vietnam and

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Prominence

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Here is a complete list of 548 Ribus and 195 Spesials in Southeast Asia in order of topographic prominence (also known as drop). And here is an Excel spreadsheet with all the Ribus and Spesials listed, along with elevation, prominence, province, plus latitude and longitude data.   No.  Name Height   Drop   Region Island Rating 1

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Gunung Telomoyo

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Facts Elevation: 1,894 m (6,214 ft) Prominence: 617 m Peak category:  Spesial Province:  Jawa Tengah (Central Java) Coordinates: -7.3610, 110.3999 Rating: Photos Bagging It! This small mountain lies near Salatiga, to the north of the huge Merbabu mountain. It is very easy to ‘climb’ because there is a road to the communications towers at the summit. Apparently

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 Central Java is the cultural heartland of Java island, being home to traditional arts and crafts such as batik, gamelan and wayang kulit. The area is well-connected by railway, with many trains from all major destinations in Java calling at Semarang, Solo and Yogyakarta. Each of these cities also has an airport with daily flights

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Gunung Sumbing – Puncak Rajawali

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This huge mountain is separated from its similarly conical neighbour, Gunung Sindoro, by the Kledung Pass (1,404m) and is the second highest peak in Central Java. Its only known eruption was in 1730 but there is still minor volcanic activity in the crater. It is most commonly climbed from the north from the basecamp at Garung village, which is very near to Kledung where there is a decent hotel.

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Gunung Lawu

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LAWU

This Ribu has two excellent paths to the top from the south, with the two trailheads just 800 metres apart (though in different provinces!) It is perhaps Java’s easiest 3,000m peak, especially since the two most popular paths start at an elevation of 1,900m, and is perhaps the island’s most mystical. It’s a great hike for those new to hiking in Indonesia and the views are fabulous.

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Dieng Plateau – Gunung Prau

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DIENG (Prau)

The Dieng Plateau is a huge volcanic complex near the pleasant town of Wonosobo. It is quite rightly one of Central Java’s leading tourist attractions and there are so many fascinating sites, both geological and historical, that it definitely makes sense to stay in Dieng village itself and properly explore the place. Colourful lakes, hissing and bubbling craters and numerous temples are dotted all over the landscape.

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