Mount Slamet is the second highest mountain in Java. There are three routes leading to the mountain; one from west side of the mountain, one from Batu Raden and another form Bambangan, out of which is the shortest route to the mountain.
To go to Bambangan, we should travel from Purwokerto to Purbalingga and from Purbalingga to Bobotsari. From Bobotsari we can travel troufh villages surrounded by many trees to Penjangan village by truck. This is the last village that allows cars and vehicles to pass trough. It takes about another 1 hour trekking to Bambangan from Penjangan Villages. There is an information Center, where mountaineers can get information. We may take arrest in this place too. We can hire a guide in Bambangan.
If we will put up a tent on way, we should obtain the permission from the Forest Authority (PERHUTANI) of Serang (Bambangan). If we go up the hill a bit further, we will find a new large hut, but no water or electricity is available. We may take a rest here.
If we walk rightward, we will come across vegetable garden, pine woods and beautiful tropical forest on the uphill. Before reaching Samalantu (2,900 m high), we will find bench for rest ang old dilapidated hut, where mountaineers usually take a rest or overnight stay.
Climbing for about an hour, we will reach Sampiyan Jampang that is border of the forest where we can take a look at the sunrice. To reach the peak, we shall climb trough strenuous route full of lava lumps for about 1 hour.
From the peak, we can enjoy exotic panorama towards a broad lava plain and active crater as well. A huge explosion happened in this crater on July 13, 1988.
It will spend 6 hours to climb from Bambangan to Salamantu, and another 2 the peak. From the peak back to Salamantu only takes about 4 hours.
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