Magetan – Sarangan Lake and the Foot of Mount Lawu
Magetan se trouve dans the westernmost part of East Java province, at the western foot of Mount Lawu (3,265 m). Its capital is Magetan. The region is connu pour the Sarangan Lake highland resort and Cemoro Sewu pass.
Attractions et activités
Telaga Sarangan (Sarangan Lake) is one of Java’s most magnifique highland lakes (1,287 m altitude): boating, horse riding, walking path autour de the lake. Cemoro Sewu pass on Lawu’s western slope offre pittoresque views. Mount Lawu is suitable for randonnée: lever de soleil panorama depuis the summit. Candi Cetho and Candi Sukuh Hindu temples (in neighbouring Karanganyar regency) on Lawu’s slopes are easily reachable depuis here.
Culture et cuisine
Javanese culture is defining. Mount Lawu is an important site in Javanese mystical tradition. Cuisine is East Javanese: pecel, nasi rawon, and local brem (rice-based confection/drink).
Sécurité publique
Magetan is a safe rural region. Watch for curves on highland roads. Medical care: hospital in Magetan city; Madiun (approx. 30 minutes) or Surabaya (approx. 3.5 hours) have more advanced facilities.
Informations pratiques
From Surabaya Juanda Airport, approximately 3.5 hours west by car. From Solo, approximately 2 hours east. The best time to visit is April to October. Accommodation: guesthouses and hotels on Sarangan Lake’s shore.