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Saturday, 21 July 2012

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Merbabu is a type of volcano Strato (see Volcano) is geographically located at latitude 7.5 ° and 110.4 ° ​​East. Administratively, the mountain is located in Magelang regency on the western slopes and Boyolali on the slopes of the east, Central Java Province.

Merbabu known through the texts of the pre-Islamic as Damalung Mount or Mount Pam (a) Rihan. There is a hermitage on the slopes never known and never visited by Bujangga Manik in the 15th century. According to the etymology, "Merbabu" comes from the combination of the word "Meru" (mountain) and "gray" (gray). This new name appears on the records of the Netherlands.

This mountain has erupted in 1560 and 1797. Also reported to have erupted in 1570, but has not made ​​a confirmation and further research. Merbabu mountaintop at an altitude of 3145 meters above sea level. Merbabu hill dipterocarp forest area has, Upper dipterocarp forest, Montane forest, and mountain forests or forest Ericaceous.


Ascent path

Merbabu quite popular as a venue for climbing activities. The terrain is not too heavy but potential hazards to watch out for hikers is the cold, thick fog, dense forests, but homogeneously (forest conifers, which are not sufficient to support a means of survival or survival), and a lack of water resources. Respect for local traditions also need to be considered.
2nd Pos Merbabu
Kopeng Thekelan

From Jakarta to take the train or bus to Semarang, Yogyakarta or Solo. Followed by bus majors Semarang Solo-down in the city of Quezon City, followed by a small bus to Kopeng. From Yogya bus ride to Magelang, followed by a small bus to Kopeng. Of Kopeng there are many paths leading to the summit, but it's better through the village because there Pos tekelan that can provide information as well as a variety of assistance required. Pos Tekelan campground can be reached through Songo Bannerman.

In the campsite you can rest Bannerman Songo wait for nightfall, because the climb would be better done at night arrived mountain top before sunrise. You can also relax in the Post Thekelan that provides a place to sleep, especially if they do not carry a tent. Can also be camping at Pos Pending because in these three places we can get clean water.

Communities around Merbabu mainly Buddhist, so we will meet some of the monastery around Kopeng. Residents often do meditation or asceticism and many places sacred to the summit. Precepts for the climbers to not waste water in and around the crater Gubug Watu. Also climbers are not allowed to wear red and green.

In the new year the population of Java 1 suro traditional ceremony in the crater of Mt. Merbabu. In the population Sapar Selo (South slope Merbabu) held a traditional ceremony. Female children in rural tekelan dreadlocked left to protect themselves and to gain salvation. The journey from the Postal Tekelan in the middle of the township residents, beginning with people through the gardens and pine forests. From here we can see beautiful views towards the mountains and swamps Telomoyo Dizziness.

In Pos Pending we can find a spring, well we'll find a small river (Kali Sowo). Before we reach the post I will pass the White Pereng we must be careful because it is very steep. Then we pass through a dry river, and here the scenery is very beautiful down town Salatiga see especially at night.

Heading I of mixed forests we will pass to the Postal II, Postal III to begin an open lane and the road began to climb steeply. Pertapan we climb the mountain, blows winds are felt, especially in the open. We can take refuge in the Watu Gubug, a perforated stone which can be entered 5 people. Said to be the gateway to the kingdom of supernatural beings.

If a storm should not proceed because it is very dangerous. Approaching the post four we climb Mt. Watu wrote a bit steep paths 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 are high winds. IV heading at the top of Mt. Watu Write to the altitude reaches 2896 meters above sea level, called also post at the peak transmitter because there is a radio transmitter.

Heading down towards the V line, the post is surrounded by beautiful hills and cliffs. We can go down into the crater Condrodimuko. And here there springs, distinguish between water and sulfur water.

The journey continues with a very steep climb through the gap and on the left and right. The bridge climb is called Satan. Then we will arrive at the intersection, go left to the summit of Sharif (Mount Pregodalem) and go right to the top of Kenteng Songo (Songo Kenteng Mountain) are elongated.

From the top we could look at Songo Kenteng Gn.Merapi with the smoldering peak all the time, seemed close at hand. To the west looks Gn.Sumbing and Sundoro that look very clear and beautiful, as if challenging for the climb. Closer look Gn.Telomoyo and Gn.Ungaran. From a distance to the east seemed Gn.Lawu with an elongated peak.

Kenteng Songo to the Top of this track is very dangerous, but narrow only about 1 meter wide with left and right side of the rock cliff without a tree, very strong winds are also ready to push us all the time. At the top there are Kenteng stone / mortar / perforated with a number 9 according to paranormal visions.

Merbabu passing down the mountain path to be an attractive option Selo. We will pass through meadows and forests edelweiss, as well hills are very beautiful flowers and fun as in India a very entertaining movie that we will forget all the tiredness, cold and hunger. Along the road we can see Gn.Merapi that looks very close to the top of the always remove smoke.

We will descend and climb some smaller mountains covered with green grass with no trees for shelter from the wind blows. Along the path there are no springs and resting post. Fog and storms often appear suddenly, so it is very dangerous to set up a tent.

Path to this Selo very much and there are no signs pointing the way, so it is very confusing climbers. Many residents frequently traveled paths to look for grass dipuncak mountain, so climbers going up diperkampungan population. A very friendly welcome given by residents and festive Selo for every climber who has just come down Gn.Merbabu. If you do not speak Java just say thank you.
Wekas PathThe line was very popular among the Youth and Nature Lovers Magelang city, because it is closer and there are many sources of water, so many teenagers who like to camp in post II, especially on holidays. Wekas ​​is the last village to the summit which takes approximately 6-7 hours. Wekas ​​path is so scarce in the short track, flat track stretches. I post quite a wide track with the underlying rocks. Throughout the field trip will see typical highland people who planted onions, cabbage, carrot, and tobacco, livestock can also be found rabbit droppings used as fertilizer. Route to the post I just uphill and takes about 2 hours.

Heading I is a plateau with a hall as a resort. Around this area there are many shops and houses. After I post, there was still a resident through the fields, then enter pine forest. Travel time to the post II is 2 hours, the path continues to climb steeply.

Pos II is a place that is open and flat, the usual set up some dozens of tents. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays Pos II is widely used by teens to camp. So in those days many people who trade food. In this area there are sources of water in the channel through large pipes are accommodated in a tub.

Of Pos II there is a dead end path that leads into a river used as a source of water for the people around Wekas ​​to the surrounding villages. This path follows the flow of water pipe along the edge of the abyss that leads to the river below the crater. There are two streams that make up a very steep waterfall terraced, so that it becomes an incredible sight to a background set of top - top of Mt. Merbabu.

After heading II pathway begins to open up to meet Kopeng crossroads above the heading V (Watu Write), Kopeng path. From this junction heading towards Croquet requires only 15 minutes travel time. The journey continues with a very steep climb through the gap and on the left and right. The bridge climb is called Satan. Then we will arrive at the intersection, go left to the summit of Sharif (Mount Pregodalem) and go right to the top of Kenteng Songo (Songo Kenteng Mountain) are elongated.

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