Bukit Mongkrang
A grassy hill east of Tawangmangu that takes about 1–1.5 hours to climb. It offers open views of Mount Lawu and the clouds, making it the most popular short hike in the area.
Bukit Mongkrang lies beside the road from Tawangmangu to Cemoro Kandang, at about 2,194 meters above sea level. The trailhead in Gondosuli village has a parking lot and a small campsite. The trail is a steep dirt path with steps, and it takes about 1–1.5 hours to reach the top. The grassy ridge is open. On clear days you face the main peak of Mount Lawu and look out over the Solo plain, and clouds often drift over it in the early morning. Many young people head up before dawn to watch the sunrise or to camp. Entry is about IDR 10,000–20,000. The trail is slippery in the rainy season, so wear non-slip shoes and bring a jacket.
Opening hours
All day (sunrise hikes should start before dawn)
Nearby sights
- Lake Sarangan
- Grojogan Sewu Waterfall, Tawangmangu
- Mount Lawu
- Tawangmangu Market
- Telaga Madirda
- Jumog Waterfall
- Candi Sukuh
- Parang Ijo Waterfall