Gunung Slamat was closed to climbers for much of 2010 and 2011 but was opened in late 2011. A large number of climbers were expected to visit to peak on New Year’s Eve 2012 to celebrate the new year. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Slamet)
There are various ways to achieve Bambangan Basecamp , from Navan towards the intersection with a bus Serayu three quarters were taken within ½ Hours for 15,000 IDR . This was followed by a carry to the car Bambangan Basecamp , for 60 minutes at a cost of 13,000 IDR , or charter a car worth 200,000 IDR . For we are obliged to pay the levy ascent 5000 IDR .
The climb starts with a 10 -minute walk from Basecamp ( 1575 m asl ) to the cottage Youth ( Gate Ascent ) , from the gate we take the path to the right , past the farm population . Climbing lane is clear , until we finally passed the Dry River ( Kali Bambangan ) and keep going to enjoy views of the field . 20 minutes passed we were on Soccer Field , Pine Forest is not dense but neatly greet before .
After 30 minutes down the fields of population and row of pine trees we arrived in the post I ( cottage Gembirung ) with an altitude of 2220 meters above sea level . That morning we climb accompanied by heavy rainfall that is not yet enough to make wet raincoat . This post is quite broad , and climbers often used to build a tent , because the post with huts like this only exist in the post I , V and VII .
The journey of the post I to the Post II takes 1 hour 30 minutes with a long path and start climbing vertically , the typical vegetation of tropical forests make the atmosphere becomes damp and only a little sunlight coming from the crevices of trees . Pos II ( Pondok Walang ) is characterized by a wide area for 3-4 person tent capacity 5 .
The journey continues with a joke for 50 minutes , until finally we arrived at the Post III ( Post fir ) , the altimeter shows the numbers 2465 masl . In this post well enough to build 2-3 tent capacity 5 people , but if the physical and environmental conditions favor , it’s good to camp in the post V or VII post .
40 minutes later we arrived at the Post IV ( Samarantu ) is a post which is not recommended for overnight , because it is based on local stories circulating , this area is the most haunted place of all places in the Strip via Bambangan Climbing Mount Slamet . Samarantu derived from the word ‘ vague ‘ and ‘ ghost ‘ which means ‘ ghost is not visible ‘ . However for those wishing to test his nerve , this post can accommodate 3-4 tents 5 person capacity . From here the trip starts to dry for the rest of the dead forest fires still looks barren until the post VII .
IV heading to the post of V ( Post Air ) we will pass the rest of the dead forest fires , though tropical forest vegetation still dominates the landscape around . The trip to the post of postal IV V takes 25 minutes . In this post we can see the eyes water , by walking down to the left for 5 minutes . We had to climb the slippery mossy rocks toward to find pipe flow of water, because the water is cleaner than that flowing in the rocks .
We spent a long time in the V this post , then decided to remain
consistent in the decisions at the beginning of the climb , flying camp
in the post VII . Finally the trip is getting steep and hot , because
the rest of the arid forest fires is to let the sun burn our bodies . 17
minutes passed we arrived at the post VI , I myself realize the tempo
this time is quite fast ascent . In the post we were just a little stop
VI , VII because it is based on postal records do not much anymore .18 minutes went by so fast , post VII tin roof visible from the hiking trail , a sign release tired already endured since the beginning of the climb . Now we ‘ve been in a safe spot , empty cottage , and warm tents without wind shadow has become a reality . We tried to make a bonfire in front of the post , but the time used to make the fire of life is not comparable to the results obtained , the agency did not get warm , because when it rains also fell . What can not be helped , it’s time to eat dinner , and sleep , prepare the body for Summit Attack conditions .
The path to triangulated roof of Central Java is quite heavy and boring , but not as heavy as the hiking trail towards Mahameru . 120 minutes passed we arrived at the roof of Central Java , 3428 meters above sea level . In addition we also photographed walking towards the crater rim of Mount Slamet takes about 5 minutes . The highest point of the crater lip is marked by the boundary between Purbalingga and Banyumas district .
Climbing itinerary
- Basecamp (1575 masl) – cottage Youth (Gate Ascent): 10 minutes
- Youth cottage – Soccer Field: 20 minutes
- Football Field – Pos I / cottage Gembirung (2220 masl): 30 minutes
- Post I – Post II / Pondok Walang: 1 hour 3o minutes
- Post II – Post III / Postal Fir (2465 masl): 50 minutes
- Postal III – Post IV / Samarantu (2635 masl): 40 minutes
- Heading IV – V Pos / Pos Air (2775 masl): 25 minutes
- Pos V – Heading VI: 17 minutes
- Heading VI – VII Post / Samyang Kendit: 18 minutes
- Heading VII – The peak of Mount Slamet: 2 hours
- The peak of Mount Slamet – Lip Crater: 5 minutes
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