Puncak Bukit Clongop in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province

It is true that Klaten Regency is known for its beautiful natural baths and valuable historical temples. The good news is that the region offers more than that! Tourists can find many attractive highlands to explore, as well, including Puncak Bukit Clongop. This beautiful hill is located in Watu Gajah Village and belongs to Gedangsari Sub-District. The location is near to the border between Gunung Kidul and Klaten Regency, actually. As for the function, it becomes a nice destination for relaxation, trekking, sightseeing, and exploration. Some people even take advantage of the serenity for eradicating stresses!

The Nuance
When it comes to nuance, Puncak Bukit Clongop offers both serenity and pristine ambiance. Along the way to the top of the hill, tourists would see green fertile trees and plants! They are quite dense, creating a perfect shadiness to the trekking route. As for the atmosphere, it feels refreshing due to the breezy wind and fog (especially in the morning). What about panoramas? The views of mountains, green hills, nearby cities, and the pure sky would astonish everyone, without a doubt. One thing, the site doesn’t have sophisticated facilities.

Exploring Puncak Bukit Clongop
Trekking becomes the prime activity that tourists may do in Puncak Bukit Clongop. These people are mostly locals or those who live in Watu Gajah Village. Still, many outsiders and tourists are also seen during the holidays. All these people have a common reason for visiting the site, which is to enjoy trekking and exploration. They take advantage of the easy trekking route and comfy atmosphere to enjoy the activity either alone or with other trekkers. Due to an easy landscape, that trekking route is even suitable for beginners or first-timers!

For the information, the distance between Watu Gajah Village and the top of the hill is about 3 km. Thus, despite the easy route, tourists may spend much stamina in order to get there. This is why carrying bottled water and other supplies are quite recommended. For those coming with a local guide, it is possible to gather information regarding the site. Here is an example. Tourists can find out the meaning of the site’s name! The locals used Clongop as the name due to the location of the hill, which is quite high and steep. It derives from the words “Clong-clongan” (exploration) and “Angop” (yawning). It is because most trekkers would feel sleepy when exploring and enjoying trekking in that area, especially during resting.

After reaching the top of the hill, tourists can enjoy sightseeing right away! As mentioned before, the views are amazing up there! It is recommended to carry a camera and perform photography, too! The best time to explore and visit the site is definitely during good weather. Otherwise, tourists won’t find any facilities or shelters in order to avoid rain or bad weathers up there. Actually, eating snacks and foods are allowed on the site, but everyone must avoid littering at all cost!

Nearby Attractions

• Green Village Gedangsari
• Luweng Sampang Waterfall
• Wisata Puncak
• Yohnan Waterfall

How to Get There
For those coming from the capital of Central Java Province (Semarang City), they need to take Semarang – Solo Highway and head to Klaten Regency right away. This trip usually takes around 1 hour and 33 minutes, as the distance is 97.7 km. From Jakarta City, on the other hand, the trip would take longer. It is around 7 hours and 59 minutes, as the distance is 532 km. For a faster trip, in this case, tourists should take Cikopo – Palimanan Highway. Once arriving at Klaten, the next destination would be Gedangsari Village where the hill is located. The best route to take is Wedi Wonosari Street and the distance is 17.7 km. This trip, at least, would take around 36 minutes.

Where to Stay

• D’Sawah Guesthouse
• Griya Gendhis Saraswati
• Sumberwatu Heritage