Klangon Hill in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region

Another great place for sightseeing is available in Sleman Regency of Yogyakarta City. The name is Klangon Hill and the location is in Glagaharjo Village. This stunning hill belongs to Cangkringan Sub-District and becomes a nice alternative to conduct photography and sightseeing. The hill features a viewing post or Gardu Pandang and pristine environment. This explains why some people also come to the site for relaxation and finding peace. For the information, the hill resides near to the slope of Mountain Volcano. No wonder, the mountain itself becomes one of the allures in that area.

The Nuance
The background of Merapi Volcano welcomes everyone directly. The next noticeable feature is none other than the fertile and lush environment. Lots of trees and bushes can be seen on the site, as well. This shady environment indeed soothes tourists! Next, there is the best feature called Gardu Pandang Rotary. This viewing post has a height of 5 meters and offers lots of attractive panoramas. Have no worries. Everyone can climb it safely due to a formidable condition and excellent safety. Here is the good news. Everyone can get on it freely, as long as the number of visitors is low. Otherwise, they need to queue.

Exploring Klangon Hill
The prime motive for visiting Klangon Hill is indeed sightseeing. Visitors can see various types of panoramas up there. The best view perhaps is Merapi Volcano! Tourists don’t need to conduct trekking on Merapi Mountain directly in order to enjoy the beauty. It is because Klangon Hill offers the same panorama. Not to mention the location is quite near to Merapi, which is only about 4 km. For the best view, it is recommended to climb the viewing post or Gardu Pandang later.

The next thing to enjoy in Klangon Hill is relaxation. The warm atmosphere at noon and refreshing ambiance in the morning make the hill popular for family recreation and relaxation. Also, some people take advantage of this nuance to enjoy biking in the afternoon. They only need to carry a bicycle or rent one later. The fact is the hill features a bicycling track, having the length of 20 km. In order to pass through this route by bicycle, it may take around 1.5 hours.

Another recommended thing to do in Klangon Hill is an exploration. This can be done by trekking, bicycling, or other options! The most important consideration is the direction. For first-timers or outsiders, in this case, they must consider hiring a local guide or porter when exploring the hill.

Nearby Attractions

• Kaliadem Bunker
• The Lost World Castle
• Kalitalang
• Deles Highland
• Kinahrejo Village

How to Get There
From Jakarta City, tourists can take advantage of an airplane service and head to Yogyakarta City right away. For the information, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport to Adisucipto Airport would take around 1 hour and 10 minutes. After tourists arrive at the destination, they can head to Sleman Regency by taking Padjajaran Street. The distance is 9.9 km, so the trip would take around 16 minutes. From Sleman, the next destination is definitely Klangon Hill at Cangkringan Sub-District. This trip is likely to take around 42 minutes, as the distance is 24.7 km. For a faster trip, it is recommended to take Kaliurang Street.

Where to Stay

• Kaliurang Guesthouse
• K Hotel
• Puri Indah Inn