Straddling the border of Central and East Java, Mount Lawu is steeped in Javanese history, spiritual heritage, and mystical lore. It features ancient Hindu temple complexes, high-altitude alpine savannas (Gupak Menjangan), and the famous highest warung in Java (Warung Mbok Yem).
Mount Lawu
Summit Elevation
Trail Difficulty
Moderate
Available Tours
Available Route
Primary Hiking Routes
Via Candi Cetho (Karanganyar)
Mountain height: 3265 masl
Starting point height: 1450 masl
Elevation gain: +1815 m
Trek length: 10.5 km
Trail type: Candi Cetho temple complex, pine forest, and scenic savanna plateau
Temperature: 3°C - 12°C
Via Cemoro Sewu (Magetan)
Mountain height: 3265 masl
Starting point height: 1900 masl
Elevation gain: +1365 m
Trek length: 7 km
Trail type: Engineered stone steps and steep rocky mountain path
Temperature: 4°C - 13°C
Available Tours
Solo (Surakarta) / Yogyakarta / Karanganyar
Mount Lawu 2D1N Mystical Savanna & Heritage Camping via Candi Cetho
2D1N • Camping • Moderate
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Solo (Surakarta) / Yogyakarta
Mount Lawu Hargo Dumilah Midnight Sunrise Trek via Cemoro Sewu
10 Hours • Sunrise Hike • Moderate
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Solo (Surakarta) / Yogyakarta
Mount Lawu Ancient Trail & High Peak Dayhike
12 Hours • Dayhike • Moderate
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