6 Mount Slamet Climbing Routes, What Are The Tracks That Must Be Conquered Like?

The climbing path of Mount Slamet (ISTIMEWA)

YOGYAKARTA - Mount Slamet has the highest peak in Central Java with a height of 3,428 meters above sea level. Being on the border of several areas such as Banyumas, Purbalingga, Tegal, and others, this mountain is one of the favorite destinations of climbers. There are several climbing routes for Mount Slamet that can be taken.

Many professional and beginner climbers are interested in conquering the height of Mount Slamet. This mountain has extraordinary appeal, both from views or views of its nature as well as challenging tracks. Even Mount Slamet is one of the most challenging hiking trails.

The track on Mount Slamet has a fairly high level of difficulty, as well as a steep and complicated road along the route. For those of you who intend to hit this mountain, you should prepare carefully both physically and mentally. In addition, first know which climbing routes of Mount Slamet and the posts must be taken.

Here are some climbing routes that you can pass to hiking on Mount Slamet:

The next route is the Kaliwadas route located in Kaliwadas Hamlet, Dawehan Village, Sirampong District, Brebes Regency. When passing this route, climbers will cross dense forests with camp areas available at Post 5.

The climbing time via the Kaliwadas route to the top of Mount Slamet is about 10 hours. This route is located on the west side of Mount Slamet.

The next climbing route is the Baturaden route located in the Baturaden tourist area, Purwokerto. Despite being in a tourist area, this route is not in demand by some climbers because the path conditions are quiet and still full of bushes.

The Baturraden line has 6 climbing posts with a travel time of about 11 hours to reach the peak. Although not as busy as other routes, climbing through this route allows you to at the same time enjoy tourism in Baturraden.

Located in Purbalingga Regency, the Blambangan route is one of the most famous Mount Slamet climbing routes. Through this route, climbers must pass 9 posts to reach the top of Mount Slamet, with a travel time of about 10 hours.

Climbing is usually done for 2 days 1 night. The Bambangan route is quite popular with climbers because its location is relatively close to the City of Purwokerto.

The Dipajaya hiking trail, which is located in Pulosari District, Pemalang Regency, is the fourth choice. This route is close to the Bambangan route, and the two will meet at Post 3.

Even though it is in the Pemalang Regency area, the Dipajaya route is actually closer to the city center of Purbalingga. This route can be an interesting alternative if you want to try a path adjacent to Bambangan or when the Bambangan route is filled with climbers.

There is a climbing route for Mount Slamet through the Guci route in Guci Village, Bojong District, Tegal Regency. Climbers need to pass five posts before reaching the peak, with a travel time of about 12 hours.

Interestingly, Guci Village is also known as a tourist village thanks to the existence of hot springs. You can visit this bathing to relax and restore energy after climbing.

Another hiking trail is the Cemara Sakti route located in Pulosari, Pemalang Regency. Climbers need to go through six posts with a travel time of about 9 to 10 hours to reach the top of Mount Slamet.

Although this route is relatively easy to pass, there is one iconic incline known as the Hijak of the Sleep Police which is challenging to conquer.

Those are some of the climbing routes of Mount Slamet that climbers can take. Each path offers a track with different challenges and difficulty levels. What is clear, make sure to make thorough preparations before starting the climb. Also read the 5 best times to visit Dieng.

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