Gunung Telomoyo

Information

Elevation

1.894 m

Country

Indonesia (ID)

Location / Range

Central Java, border of Semarang Regency & Magelang Regency

Mountain type

Stratovolcano (no recorded eruptions)

Volcanic?

Yes — volcano

Coordinates

-7.3613, 110.3998

Difficulty

Easy — suitable for beginners; the paved road can be traveled by motorcycle all the way to the summit

Best Season

April–October (dry season)

Permits & Rules

Entry ticket Rp 15,000–20,000 per person; Arsal basecamp open 24 hours; no special permit

Hazards

No water source on the Arsal trail; thick fog and slippery paths during the rainy season

Description

Mount Telomoyo is a stratovolcano rising to 1,894 metres on the border of Semarang and Magelang regencies in Central Java. Although it bears a classic volcanic cone and remains geologically classified as active, no eruptions have ever been recorded in historical or Holocene records. Its most distinctive feature is a paved road that allows motorcycles to reach the summit, making it one of the most accessible peaks in Java for beginners and casual visitors. Foot trails run from several trailheads: Via Arsal in Dusun Salaran (Getasan, Semarang Regency), Via Dalangan (Ngablak, Magelang Regency), and Via Pagergedog (Banyubiru, Semarang Regency). The summit offers panoramic views of volcanoes Merapi, Merbabu, Sumbing, and Sindoro, as well as Rawa Pening lake and Salatiga city. The mountain is composed of andesite and basalt typical of subduction-zone volcanism.