Mount Telomoyo is a strato -volcano in Central Java, Indonesia.
The volcano was constructed over the southern flank of the
eroded Pleistocene-age Soropati volcano, which has a height
of 1,300 metres (4,300 ft)[2]. The Soropati volcano
collapsed during the Pleistocene, leaving a U-shaped
depression. Mount Telomoyo grows on the southern side of the
depression, reaching over 600 metres (2,000 ft) above the
depression's rim.
This small mountain lies near Salatiga, to the north of the
huge Merbabu mountain. It is very easy to ‘climb’ because
there is a road to the communications towers at the summit.
Apparently it is very popular with paragliders. Entry is via
Dalangan village, which lies to the south of the mountain,
and you can actually drive all the way to the very top. In
clear weather the views of the higher mountains of Central
Java are fabulous, although the summit itself is a jungle of
radio masts and antennae!
From Dalangan village (approximately 1,300m), there is a
rusty Telomoyo sign which points the way to metal gates at
the base of the mountain. It costs a very reasonable Rp5,000
for entry (per vehicle) and the gates are open from 8am
until 5pm daily. The road is very bumpy in places but a
regular car should be able to manage it. The only problem
would be if you meet another car coming in the opposite
direction as there aren’t many places to pull over to one
side! You could always get an ojek (motorcycle taxi) from
the village – lots of teenagers ride up the mountain at
weekends. Alternatively you could even walk up the road –
although it is several kilometres long it is very pleasant
and there is even a mini waterfall. It would take less than
2 hours on foot, perhaps 3 hours to climb and descend again.
The view from the road itself is spectacular – Merbabu,
Gunung Andong (the small pyramid mountain across the
valley), Sumbing and Sindoro. Indeed, the view is better
from the road than from the actual summit itself which is
covered in transmitters. At the top, you may need to ask one
of the workers in the mast compound to open the gates so you
can turn your vehicle around more easily. It takes about 30
minutes each way by motorbike or car from the entrance
gates.
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