Merbabu located in Central Java with an altitude above sea level at the peak Kenteng 3.142M Songo. Merbabu derived from the word "Meru" meaning mountain and "babu" which means woman. The mountain is known as Mount sleep even though it actually has 5 pieces of craters: Condrodimuko craters, craters Kombang, drums, fiddle, and crater Sambernyowo.
There are 2 peak of Sharif peak (3119m) and Songo Kenteng peak (3142m). The peak can be reached from Cunthel Gn.Merbabu, Thekelan, (Kopeng / Salatiga) Wekas (Kaponan / Magelang) or from the cello (Boyolali). The trip will be very interesting if you are departing from North lane (Wekas, Cunthel, Thekelan) fell back via the south (Selo).
Very beautiful scenery can be seen along the way. There are many mountains around Mount Merbabu, including Gn. Merapi, Gn.Telomoyo, Gn.Ungaran. Merbabu this form row line to the north of the volcano Merapi - Merbabu - Telomoyo - Ungaran.
LANE Kopeng Thekelan - SELO
From Jakarta can take the train or bus to Semarang, Yogya or Solo. Followed by bus majors Solo-Semarang down in Salatiga, followed by a small bus to Kopeng. From Yogyakarta to Magelang bus ride, followed by a small bus to Kopeng. From Kopeng there are many paths leading to the summit, but it's better because there Tekelan through the village post that can provide information or any assistance that is needed. Post Tekelan can be reached through the campsite Bannerman Songo.
At Songo pennant campsite you can rest wait for nightfall, because the climb would be better done at night arrived dipuncak before sunrise. You can also rest in the Post Thekelan that provides a place to sleep, especially if they do not bring a tent. Can also be camping at Pos Pending due in three places we can obtain clean water.
Journey of Post Tekelan in center township residents, starting with the population through the garden and pine forest. From here we can see a very beautiful view towards the mountain and swamp Telomoyo Dizziness.
In Post Pending we can find a spring, we also will find a small river (Kali Sowo). Before reaching the post I we will pass the White Pereng we have to be careful because it is very steep. Then we passed through a dry river, the scenery is very beautiful from here down to see the city of Salatiga, especially at night.
From the post I we will go through mixed forest to the Post II, III Heading to the track began to open and started to climb the steep road. We climb mountains Pertapan, blows strong winds are felt, especially in the open. We can take refuge in Gubug Watu, a hollow stone that can be entered 5 people.
Watu Gubug said to be the gateway to the kingdom of supernatural beings. When there is a storm should not proceed because it is very dangerous. Approaching four we hiked Mt. post. Watu wrote a rather steep paths and lots of sand and small pebbles so slick, strong winds carrying dust and sand so it must be ready to turn a blind eye when there are strong winds. Heading IV who are top Gn. Watu Write to the altitude reaches 2896 meters above sea level, the Post also called peak transmitter because there is a radio transmitter.
V Heading Towards downward path, the post is surrounded by beautiful hills and cliffs. We can go down to the crater Condrodimuko. And here there are springs, the distinction between water and sulfur water.
The journey continues with a very steep incline passing along the ravine on the left and right. Rise Bridge is called Satan. Then we will arrive at the intersection, go left to the summit Sharif (Mount Pregodalem) and go right to the top of Kenteng Songo (Songo Kenteng Mountain) are elongated.
From the top we can see Songo Kenteng Gn.Merapi with peak steaming at any time, it appears close. To the west looked Gn.Sumbing Sundoro visible and very clear and beautiful, as if challenging for dirt. Closer look Gn.Telomoyo and Gn.Ungaran. From a distance eastward seemed Gn.Lawu with elongated peak.
Towards this Songo Peak Kenteng very dangerous path, aside from only a narrow range of 1 meter in width with left and right side of the ravine rocks without trees, very strong wind also ready to encourage us all the time. At the top there are hammered stone / mortar / perforated with a number 9 according to paranormal visions.
Merbabu down the mountain through the path to Selo be an attractive option. We will pass through grassland and forest edelweiss, also flowering hills are very beautiful and enjoyable as it is in India a very entertaining movie that we would forget all the fatigue, cold and hunger. Along the way, we can see Gn. Merapi, which looks very close to the peak always remove smoke.
We are going down and up some small mountain covered with green grass with no trees to shelter from the wind blows. Along the path there are no springs and resting post. Fog and storms can arise suddenly, so it is dangerous to set up a tent.
The path to this Selo very much and there are no signs pointing the way, so it is very confusing climbers. Many residents frequently traveled path to graze top of the mountain, so climbers will get diperkampungan population. A very friendly and festive provided by residents Selo for every climber who had just dropped Gn.Merbabu. If you do not speak java just say thank you.
