Mount Lawu
Gunung Lawu
A dormant volcano 3,265 meters high, regarded as a sacred mountain of Javanese mysticism. Many people climb through the night to watch the sunrise above the clouds.
Mount Lawu straddles Central and East Java and is considered a spiritual mountain of the Javanese kingdoms, with many pilgrimage sites along its slopes. The usual routes start from the Cemoro Sewu or Cemoro Kandang trailheads and take 10–14 hours round trip. Most people climb at night to reach the summit for sunrise. Along the way is the famous summit food stall known as Mbok Yem. Registration and tickets are required, and the mountain may be closed during the rainy season or at special times. It is about 55 km from Solo, and you should bring warm clothing.
Opening hours
Trailhead open all day, dry season only
Nearby sights
- Candi Kethek
- Candi Cetho
- Parang Ijo Waterfall
- Lake Sarangan
- Candi Sukuh
- Telaga Madirda
- Bukit Mongkrang
- Jumog Waterfall