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Gunung Bentang

Gunung Bentang (Sagaranten, Sukabumi)

Information

Elevation: 710 m
Country: Indonesia (ID)
Location / Range: Perbukitan Jampang, Sukabumi selatan, Jawa Barat
Mountain type: Puncak bukit tertinggi di Kecamatan Sagaranten — bagian dari perbukitan Jampang di Sukabumi selatan, bukan gunung berapi aktif
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: -7.2500, 106.8833
Difficulty: Diperkirakan ringan–sedang untuk pendaki lokal (ketinggian modest ~710 mdpl), namun jalur resmi tidak terdokumentasi; kunjungan umumnya bersifat lokal/informal
Best Season: Musim kemarau sekitar Mei–September, saat jalur perbukitan lebih kering; hindari puncak musim hujan (Desember–Maret) karena tanah licin
Permits & Rules: Tidak ada sistem izin pendakian resmi yang terdokumentasi; berada di wilayah desa, sebaiknya berkoordinasi dengan warga/aparat desa setempat
Hazards: Data jalur sangat terbatas; risiko umum perbukitan tropis Sukabumi selatan: tanah licin saat hujan, semak lebat, dan minimnya penanda jalur sehingga mudah kehilangan arah

Description

Gunung Bentang is the highest point of Sagaranten district in the southern part of Sukabumi Regency, West Java, standing about 710 metres above sea level. Sagaranten itself is hilly terrain (part of the wider Jampang region) with an average elevation of roughly 450 m, so Gunung Bentang stands out as its high point. The name is also carried by a village within Sagaranten district. A local expedition video refers to a 'Goa Pemujaan' (a cave associated with ritual activity) on the mountain, suggesting cultural or spiritual significance for nearby communities. Verified climbing information remains very limited — there is no documented official trail — so detailed route, timing and logistics data are scarce and are best confirmed directly with local residents.

Climbing Experiences

As the highest point of Sagaranten district (~710 m) in the Jampang hills of southern Sukabumi, Gunung Bentang is known more through local visits and folklore than any formal hiking trail. The available field documentation is a community expedition video exploring the mountain and its 'Goa Pemujaan' — a cave tied to ritual activity — giving a sense of the forested hill terrain and its local cultural significance. Formal route information is scarce; visitors are advised to coordinate with village residents.

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