HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN JAVA

Semeru or Mount Sumeru is the highest volcano in Java, with Mahameru peak, 3676 meters above sea level (masl). The crater at the summit of Mount Semeru is known by the name Jonggring Saloko.

Semeru has a hill dipterocarp forest, dipterocarp forest Upper Montane Forest, and Forest Ericaceous or mountain forests.

The position of this mountain region situated between the administration and Lumajang Malang Regency, with its geographical position between 8 ° 06 'South Latitude and 120 ° 55' East Longitude.

In 1913 and 1946 Crater Jonggring Saloka have dome with a height of 3744.8 M until the end of November 1973. To the south, the dome is to break the edge of the crater caused lava flow leads to the south and covers an area Pronojiwo Candipuro in Lumajang.

Trip

It takes about four days to climb the peak of Mount Semeru round-trip. To climb the mountain semeru can be reached via the town of Malang or Lumajang. From the city terminal unfortunate we ride public transportation to the village of Overlapping. Connected again with a jeep or truck Vegetables are widely available in the back of the terminal market with a cost per person Overlapping 20,000, - until the Post Ranu Pani.

Previously, we stopped at Gubugklakah to obtain a license, with the details, the cost of a license Rp.6.000, - to a maximum of 10 people, park entrance tickets Rp.2.000, - per person, per person Rp.2.000 Insurance, -

Using a vegetable truck or jeep journey starts from Overlapping towards Ranu Pani, the last village at the foot semeru. Here there are checkpoints, there are also shops and cottages. For climbers who carry tents will be charged Rp 20,000, -/tenda and when carrying the camera also will be charged Rp 5,000, -/buah. In this post we were able to find porters (local residents to help indicate the direction of climbing, lifting goods and cooking). Climbers can also spend the night at the guard post. In Pos Ranu Pani also there are two lakes namely Ranu Pani (1 ha) and Ranu Regulo (0.75 ha). Situated at an altitude of 2200 masl.

After arriving at the gate "welcome", note continues to the left towards the hills, do not follow a wide road towards the garden of the population. In addition to the usual path bypassed the climbers, there is also a shortcut that is usually used local climbers, this route is very steep.

Initial pathway ramps, down slopes of hills dominated by reed plants. No sign signpost street, but there are signs every 100m distance on size. There are many fallen trees and branches above his head.

After walking about 5 miles down the hillside overgrown edelweiss flower, and will arrive at Watu Rejeng. Here there is a steep rock is very beautiful. Very beautiful scenery towards the valley and the hills, overgrown with fir and pine forests. Can sometimes see clouds of smoke from the top semeru. To reach Ranu Kumbolo still have to travel a distance of about 4.5 Km.
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Ranu Kumbolo

Ranu Kumbolo be established in tents. There is also a hikers hut (shelter). There is a lake with water that is clean and has beautiful scenery, especially in the morning to watch the sunrise on the sidelines of the hill. There are lots of fish, sometimes wild grouse. Ranu Kumbolo located at an altitude of 2400 m with an area of
​​14 ha.

From Ranu Kumbolo should prepare as much water as possible. Leaving Ranu Kumbolo then climb steep hills, with beautiful views over the lake behind. In front of the hill lies a vast meadow called Oro-oro Ombo. Oro-oro Ombo surrounded by hills and mountains with beautiful views, large meadow with pine trees on slopes such as in Europe. From behind Mt. Kepolo visible peak Mt. Semeru belching smoke wedus trash.

Further into the pine forest where birds and deer sometimes encountered. This area is called Cemoro Cage.

Kalimati heading at an altitude of 2700 m, here can set up a tent to rest. This postal form large meadow at the edge of pine forest, so a lot of available twigs to make a campfire.

There is a spring water source Mani, to the west (right) edge of the forest track Kalimati with a distance of 1 hour round trip. In Kalimati and in Arcopodo numerous mountain rats.

To go Arcopodo turn left (East) runs about 500 meters, then turn right (south) down the little meadow Kalimati. Arcopodo within 1 hour of Kalimati through pine forests are very steep, with a land prone to landslides and dusty. Can we also camped in Arcopodo, but less stable soil conditions and frequent landslides. We recommend using goggles and masks because a lot of fly ash. Arcopodo located at an altitude of 2.900m, Arcopodo is the final vegetation on Mount Semeru, the rest will pass through the dunes.

Arcopodo to the summit of Mount Semeru takes 3-4 hours, passing through a very steep sand dunes and easily degenerate. As a travel guide, in this path there are also several small triangular red flag. All luggage should stay in Arcopodo or in Kalimati. Ascent to the summit made the early morning at around 2:00 am from Arcopodo.

Cendurung daytime winds north toward the summit carrying poisonous gas from the crater Jonggring Saloka.

The climb should be done in the dry season ie June, July, August, and September. Should not climb in the rainy season due to frequent storms and landslides.

national park

The mountain is included in the area of
​​Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The park consists of mountains and valley area of ​​50273.3 hectares. There are several mountains inside the caldera Gn.Tengger among others; Gn.Bromo (2.392m) Gn. Shell (2.470m) Gn.Kursi (2.581 m) Gn.Watangan (2.662m) Gn.Widodaren (2.650m). There are four lakes (ranu): Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, and Ranu Ranu Kumbolo Darungan.

Flora is located in the region of Mount Semeru, but many diverse types dominated by spruce, acacia, pine, and the type Jamuju. As for the plants under dominated by Kirinyuh, reeds, tembelekan, harendong and white Edelwiss, Edelwiss that is widely available on the slopes to the peak of Sumeru. And also found some endemic orchid species that live around the South Semeru.

Many of the fauna that inhabit the mountain Sumeru, among others: a panther, monkey, mongoose, antelope, deer, etc.. While in there Kumbolo Ranu surviving wild grouse.

The first ascent

The first person to climb this mountain is Clignet (1838) a Dutch geologist from the southwest through Widodaren, then Junhuhn (1945) a Dutch botanist from the north through the mountain-ayek Ayek, mountains and mountain Inder Inder-Kepolo. In 1911 Van Gogh and Heim over the northern slope and after 1945 are generally carried out through the northern slope climbing through Ranupane and Ranu Kumbolo it is today.

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