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Semeru Mountain is the highest mountain on the island Java with Mahameru highest peak (3,676 meters above sea level). One route that climbers are in great demand. Normally the mountain climbers will endure this because a beautiful landscape. Especially around Ranu Kumbolo.
There are two paths that can be taken from the village of Ranu Pane towards Mahameru. But both of these pathways will meet at Ranu Kumbolo.
1. The hiking trail via Watu Rejeng
2. The hiking trail via Ayek-Ayek
Via Watu Rejeng
Usually for first-time climbers to Mount Semeru would be difficult to find a hiking trail, sometimes even just revolve around the village of Ranu Pane. Preferably after finding the welcome gate, note continues to the left towards the hills, do not follow the wide street towards the gardens of the population.
The initial path we've been through quite a gentle, down the hillside dominated alang.Tidak plant grass there is a sign pointing toward the street, but there are signs at every 100m distance measure, we follow this sign. Sometimes there are fallen trees and branches on their heads, so we must often bend the head, bags high keril very uncomfortable.
After walking about 5 km down a hillside overgrown with Edelweiss, we will arrive at Watu Rejeng. We will see a very beautiful steep rocks. We see a very beautiful view over the valley and the hills are covered with spruce and pine forests. Sometimes we can see the smoke from the top semeru. From here we can go climbing in the post Ranu Kumbolo we have yet to travel a distance of about 4.5 km.
In addition to the usual path through which the climbers passed Watu Rejeng, there is also a shortcut that is usually used by local climbers, this path is very steep with over Mount Ayek-ayek.
On arrival at Ranu Kumbolo should we set up a tent because here there is a lake that has clean water, and also very beautiful scenery here. Usually climbers will feel at home here, plus a view of the sunrise on the sidelines of the hill. There are many fish, sometimes wild grouse. Ranu Kumbolo located at an altitude of 2,400 m with an area of 14 ha.
Via Ayek Ayek
Mahameru peak can also be reached via the shortcut that Mount Ayek Ayek Strip. This pathway is usually used by local climbers, the condition of the path is very steep and quite dangerous. To find this path from the village of Ranu Pane can be started with a trip across the vegetable gardens of the population in the form of onion and cabbage crops (cabbage). Crossing the area of vegetable gardens during the day was hot and dusty so it would be better if the climber is wearing sunglasses and a mask covering the nose.
Slightly sloping path and a bit dusty crossing the forest area dominated by greening plants in the form of akasi and mountain pine. Subsequently began to climb a steep path down one mountain ridge Ayek-ayek. Along these lines sometimes can be found footprints and animal dung. Birds and various animals are often spotted around this track.
Approaching Ayek-Ayek mountaintop fir trees grow rather far apart so that hikers can look down towards the village of Ranu pane. Ngadas village is also very apparent. Climbers can rest on the mountain pass to shelter from the wind. In this place hikers can also see the mountain wall that surrounds Mount Bromo Tengger, sometimes seen smoke coming from Mount Bromo.
After crossing the mountain pass that is a bit slippery and rocky down the side of a mountain climber must Ayek-ayek somewhat circular to the right. On the left side is open ravine overlooking hills overgrown with grass, when the climb is done in the afternoon will be very hot. In the distance we can see the peak Mahameru Kepolo hiding behind the mountain, occasionally visible Semeru mountain belching smoke wedus trash. Track began to decline but the need to remain vigilant because it is prone to landslides.
Plants that exist in the form of grass and pine interspersed yag Edelweiss. Still in a position down the steep cliff about 30 minutes we will arrive at a rather flat, wide enough gap confluence of two mountains. Here hikers can take a break and rest. Some plants grow Edelweis high enough so that it can be used to take shelter from the sting matahari.Setelah satisfied rest followed by a trip down the steep cliffs are somewhat circular to the left.
Plants that exist in the form of grass rather tight and thick, some pine trees grow rather far apart along the track. Along this path can not precede each climber so had to walk one by one. About 30 minutes down a steep cliff edge will appear in front of our hills and pastures are very broad.
We arrived in a very wide meadow called Pangonan Cilik.Pemandangan in the morning and afternoon in this idyllic place is incredible, we will not get tired of looking at the hills overgrown with grass. This meadow dogged cliffs overgrown with pine trees and edelweiss. About 45 minutes across the meadow next turn to the left then we come in a vast lake called Lake Ranu Kumbolo.
The wind blowing in from December to January is often a storm. Gembel Wedus eruption every 15-30 minutes at peak of Mount Semeru, which is still active. In November 1997 Gn.Semeru erupted as much as 2990 times. During the day the wind direction to the summit, to avoid coming during the day at the top, because the toxic gases and the eruption leads to the summit.
The eruption in the form of white smoke, gray to black with a height of 300-800 meters eruption. The material that comes out in every eruption of ash, sand, gravel, rocks and even hot coals are very dangerous if hikers are too close. In early 1994 hot lava running down the southern slopes Gn.Semeru and ask some fatalities, scenic hot winding river to the sea is becoming a very interesting spectacle.
The climb should be done in the dry season in June, July, August, and September. Should not climb during the rainy season because of frequent storms and landslides
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