Sikunir Hill Sunrise
Bukit Sikunir
A hill for watching the sunrise beside what is said to be Java's highest village, where the 'golden sunrise' reveals several volcanoes, including Merapi and Sumbing.
Bukit Sikunir sits above Sembungan village at about 2,300 m, which is said to be the highest village on Java. Starting from the parking lot at Telaga Cebong at the foot of the hill, climb the stepped trail for about 30 to 45 minutes to reach the viewpoint. At sunrise, the dawn light turns the clouds golden, and volcanoes such as Sindoro, Sumbing, Merapi and Merbabu line up in the distance. Visitors usually leave Dieng around 4 a.m., and dry-season weekends are very crowded. Early mornings are extremely cold, so bring a down jacket, gloves and a headlamp, and be careful on the slippery steps.
Opening hours
From about 04:00, before sunrise
Nearby sights
- Telaga Cebong
- Batu Ratapan Angin
- Telaga Warna
- Kawah Sikidang
- Candi Bima
- Telaga Menjer
- Candi Gatotkaca
- Dieng Plateau Museum (Kailasa Museum)