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. Line Climbing Mount Semeru via Watu Rejeng.
2. Line Mountain Climbing Mount Semeru via Ayek-Ayek.
Ranu Pane - Watu Rejeng - Ranu Kumbolo
Usually for first-time climbers to Mount Semeru would be difficult to find the route, sometimes even simply rotate around the village of Ranu Pane. Preferably after finding the welcome gate, pay attention to keep to the left toward the hill, do not follow the wide street toward the gardens of the population.
The initial path we've been through quite a gentle slope, down the hillside predominantly grass plants alang.Tidak no sign signpost street, but there are signs measure the distance to each of 100m, we just follow the signs. Occasionally there are fallen trees and branches on their heads, so we often have to 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 rock. We see a very beautiful view across the valley and the hills were covered with spruce and pine forests. Sometimes we can see the smoke from the summit 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 we should set up a tent because here there are lakes that have clean water, and also the scene here is very beautiful. Usually, the climber 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.
Ranu Kumbolo - Oro Oro Ombo - Cemoro Cage
From Ranu Kumbolo should prepare as much water as possible. Ranu Kumbolo leaving us to climb a steep hill, with beautiful views over the lake behind. In front of us lies a hill vast meadow called oro-oro Ombo.
Oro-oro Ombo surrounded by hills and mountains with beautiful views, wide meadow with slopes overgrown with pine trees like in Europe. From behind Gn. Kepolo looked tops Gn. Semeru belching smoke wedus trash. Next we entered the pine forest where sometimes we find birds and deer. There are many fallen trees so we had to step over or climb. This area is called Cemoro Cage.
Cemoro Cage - Pos Kalimati
Cemoro Cage of us will be heading Pos KALIMATI located at an altitude of 2,700 m, here we can set up a tent to rest and physical preparation. Then continue climbing in the early morning at 24.00. This post is in the form of vast grasslands on the edge of pine forest, so a lot of available twigs to make a fire. There is a spring water source Mani, to the west (right) explore the forest edge KALIMATI with a distance of 1 hour to go.
In KALIMATI there are many mountain rat when we set up a tent and wanted to sleep should keep food in a safe place.
Pos Kalimati - Arcopodo
To go Arcopodo we turn left (east) walk about 500 meters, then turn right (south) slightly down meadow Kalimati. Arcopodo within 1 hour of KALIMATI pass very steep pine forests, soils are prone to landslides and dusty.
We can also camping in Arcopodo, but less stable soil conditions and frequent landslides. We recommend using goggles and masks because a lot of fly ash. Arcopodo at an altitude of 2.900m. Arcopodo is the last area of vegetation on Mount Semeru, the rest we will go through the dunes.
Arcopodo - Mahameru
Arcopodo to the summit of Semeru takes 3-4 hours (relaxing), through the dunes are very steep and easily degenerate. All luggage should we stay in Arcopodo or in Kalimati. The climb to the summit is done early in the morning around 02.00 am from Arcopodo. Body in fresh condition, and effective use of water. Travelling at noon terrain traversed all the more acute besides hot sand also be loose when exposed to heat.
During the day the wind cendurung north toward the summit carrying poisonous gases from the crater Jonggring Saloka. At the peak of Mount Mahameru (Semeru) climbers are advised to not get to the crater Jonggring Saloko, also banned climbing on the south side, for their poisonous gas and lava flows. Mahameru dipuncak temperature range 4-10 degrees Celsius, at the height of the dry season minus 0 degrees Celsius, and found ice crystals. The weather is often foggy, especially in the afternoon, evening and night.
Ascent groove Ayek-Ayek
Mahameru can also be reached through the shortcut path that Ayek Mountain Biking Ayek. These courses are often 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 trip can be started with vegetable gardens across the population in the form of onion and cabbage crops (cabbage). Cross the vegetable garden during the day was hot and dusty, so it would be better if the climber is wearing sunglasses and a mask covering the nose.
Hiking slightly sloping and slightly dusty crossing forest areas dominated by crop greening of akasi and mountain pine. The next lane began to climb a steep mountain ridge down one Ayek-ayek. Along these lines can sometimes be found footprints and 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. Hikers 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 mountain climbers to be down side Ayek-ayek somewhat circular in the right direction. On the left side is an 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 Mahameru hiding behind the mountain Kepolo, occasionally belching smoke visible Mount Semeru wedus trash. Strip 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 yag diselingin Edelweiss. Still in position down the steep cliff about 30 minutes we will arrive in a somewhat flat, wide enough gap confluence of two mountain. Here, hikers can take a break and rest. Some plants grow Edelweis high enough so it can be used for shelter from the sting matahari.Setelah rest satisfied with the trip continued down the sheer cliff 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 edges will appear in front of our hills and pastures were very spacious.
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 eruptions 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 gas 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 at every eruption of ash, sand, gravel, rocks and even the heat is on very dangerous if hikers are too close. In early 1994 the hot lava flow through the southern slopes Gn.Semeru and ask some fatalities, the river view hot winding towards the sea becomes a very interesting spectacle.
Estimated Time To Climb Mount Semeru
The first day
- 8 a.m. to 09:00: Travel to Overlapping of stations, service or Home Stay
- 09:00 to 10:00: Breakfast and prepare for the needs are still lacking
- 10:00 to 13:00: Markets Mixed heading towards permitting Ranupane (2100 masl)
- 1:00 p.m. to 14:00: Lunch, administering licensing and briefing of TNBTS
- 14:00 to 19:00: Trekking from Ranupane to Ranu Kumbolo (2383 masl)
- 19:00 to 06:00: Cook, dinner and rest
The second day
- 6:00 to 08:00: Wake up, cook, breakfast and packing
- 8 a.m. to 09:00: Trekking Ranu Kumbolo to Oro-Oro Ombo
- 9:00 to 1:00 p.m.: Oro-Oro Ombo to Camp Kalimati
- 13:00-23:00: Ngecamp, cooking, lunch and rest
- 23:00 to 00:00: Getting to the top of Mount Semeru (summit attack)
The third day
- 00:00 to 02:00: Trekking Camp KALIMATI to Arcopodo (2912 masl)
- 2:00 a.m. to 03:00: Arcopodo to Kelik (Last vegetation limit)
- 3:00 to 6:00: Kelik to Mahameru peak (3676 masl)
- 6:00 to 08:00: Rest and take pictures at the peak of the gods
- 8 a.m. to 09:00: Descending from the summit to Kelik
- 09:00 to 11:00: Kelik to Camp Kalimati
- 11:00 to 13:00: Break, lunch and packing
- 13:00 to 16:00: Down from the camp KALIMATI to Ranu Kumbolo
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00: Ngecamp last night at the lake Ranu Kumbolo
The fourth day
- 6:00 to 08:00: Get up early, cook, breakfast and packing
- 08:00 to 12:00: Down from Ranu Kumbolo to Ranupane
- 12:00 to 13:00: Rest and preparation to Malang
- 13:00 to 15:00: Ranupane to Malang