Semirang Waterfall in Semarang City, Central Java Province


Being the capital of Central Java Province, Semarang City indeed attracts many tourists’ attention including those who live outside the regions. What makes people come there, though? One of the reasons is to visit beautiful natural attractions located in the highland. As for the reference, there is Semirang Waterfall. The location is in Gogik Village and it belongs to West Ungaran Sub-District. For the information, the site is managed by Perhutani Housing but it opens for everyone including tourists. When it comes to tourist attractions, people can enjoy trekking and sightseeing there.

The Nuance
For the information, Semirang Waterfall resides in the slope of Ungaran Mountain (located in the north part of it). That means tourists should undergo a short trekking in order to get to the site. It indeed takes some time, but it is worth the effort. The nuance is serene and pristine due to the presence of tall trees and fresh air. It even feels more refreshing in the morning! In terms of size, the waterfall has the height of 45 meters and it resides on an area of 10 hectares.

Exploring Semirang Waterfall
The first reason why many tourists are interested in visiting Semirang Waterfall is to enjoy the trip. It is because they must undergo a short trekking to the site, as the waterfall is located on a secluded hill. After arriving at the parking area, tourists should walk for about 500 meters to reach the gate. One thing, the landscape is slippery sometimes, especially in the rainy season. Therefore, everyone should wear comfy footwear and walk carefully while heading to the location. Another important consideration is related to the budget. It does cost some money to pay the entrance fee, after all.

Relaxation becomes the next reason why people come to Semirang Waterfall. This explains why most visitors have the same motive, which is to eradicate stresses! The lush shady trees and refreshing mountain air help them to achieve such goal, after all. The secluded location makes it more peaceful to enjoy relaxation. That means not many people are seen on the site, even though it is during weekends or holidays.

What is next? Located under the waterfall, there is a small beautiful natural pond on where tourists can play water and take a bath. It is even possible to swim in it despite the shallow water. For those who don’t want to get wet, though, they can simply sit on the stones and watch the panorama comfortably. As an alternative, they can sit on the available benches built by the locals. Have no worries. The location is near to the waterfall.

Nearby Attractions

  • Lawe Benowo Waterfall
  • Ungaran Mountain
  • Umbul Sidomukti

How to Get There
From Semarang City, a trip to Semirang Waterfall may take about 34 minutes as the distance is 21.5 km. First, tourists only need to get to West Ungaran Sub-District. Next, they should reach Gogik Village where the waterfall is located. As for the fastest route, it is none other than Semarang – Surakarta Street.

Where to Stay

  • Wujil Resort
  • Bergas Indah
  • Arjuna Sari Hotel


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