The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) temporarily closed the hiking trail on Mount Semeru for 10 days from 17 to 26 August 2025 in honor of the celebration of the trust of the Tengger Tribe, Hari Raya Karo.
"The activity of the hiking trail on Mount Semeru is completely closed from Sunday (17/8) to Tuesday (26/8). Climbing activities will reopen on August 27, 2025," said Head of TNBTS Center Rudijanta Tjahja Nugraha as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, July 16.
The decision regarding the closure of the Mount Semeru climbing route has also been officially announced by the TNBTS Center through the Announcement Letter Number PG.11/T.8/TU/HMS.01.08/B/07/2025 which was issued today.
The announcement letter from the TNBTS Center also follows up on a letter from the Head of Ranupani Village Number 400.10.2/150/427.92.12/2025 regarding Requests for Closure of the Semeru Temporary Climbing Line, which was issued on Thursday (10/7).
Rudi conveyed that the last climbing activity was carried out on Saturday (16/8).
"And climbers are required to go down to Ranupani on Sunday (17/8), no later than 16.00 WIB," he said.
Therefore, the community is expected to comply with the rules that have been made, as a form of tolerance for the customs of the Tengger community.
"Let's together maintain and respect culture by following the existing rules," he said.
In addition, through an announcement letter from the TNBTS Center, even though the Mount Semeru climbing route was closed, tourist visits and camping activities in Ranu Regulo were still open.
"Travelers and visitors can buy tickets via websitebromotengmeru.ksdae.kehutanan.go.id," he said.
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Meanwhile, the Public Relations Pranata of the TNBTS Center Endrip Wahyutama said that his party had prepared security as a form of anticipation for illegal climbers climbing Mount Semeru, during the closing period.
"At the entrance (hipping route) we already have officers on guard," he said.
Regarding the climbing ticket booking for August 17-26, Endrip stated that the party had not yet opened the sales process, so it was confirmed that no one climber had purchased an entrance ticket.
"Everything is safe, we have not opened the climbing quota for that date," said Endrip.
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