Mount Muria

Mount Muria is a dormant stratovolcano in Central Java.

Understand

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Mount Muria is at the centre of the cape that juts out into the Java Sea, with Jepara city on its western coast. Though not spectacularly high, the mountain is rugged and worth exploring on a motorbike or with a hired car. There are coffee-growing mountain villages and some ancient Hindu temples to be found. One place to start would be the village of -6.5955110.89251 Tempur, on the northern slope of the mountain, up a narrow single-track road with views down into the valleys. Head north out of Jepara, following the main road in the direction of Pati. At roughly the most northernmost point, or just after, look out for signs. Almost opposite the turn for Tempur is a turn towards a Portuguese fort on the coast. The road in from the main road was upgraded in mid-2017 so it should stay in fair condition for a couple of wet seasons.

Get in

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Map
Map of Mount Muria

Get around

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  • -6.605123110.8638981 Angin Temple (Candi Angin). Candi Angin (Q12478248) on Wikidata OSM directions
  • -6.60346110.8648962 Bubrah temple (Candi Bubrah), Dukuh Duplak, Desa Tempur, Kecamatan Keling, Kabupaten Jepara, Jawa Tengah. Even though it has the same name as one of the famous Klaten tourist attractions, Bubrah Jepara Temple has a different charm. Exactly as the name suggests, this temple has dissolved or collapsed shapelessly. Only a mountain of andesite remains on one side of the hill with several gaps. This shapeless part is the main attraction of Bubrah Temple. Rp 5000. (Q12478251) on Wikidata OSM directions
  • -6.660687110.9046873 Montel Waterfall (Air Terjun Montel), Japan (on the slopes of Mount Muria). A single waterfall with a height of about 50 m. The water flow is very clear and clean, out between the towering cliffs. Entry: Rp7,500. OSM directions
  • -6.629563110.9449374 Tretes Waterfall (Air Terjun Santi, Tretes), Tajungsari, Tlogowungu. OSM directions

Fishing

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  • -6.655437110.9641881 Waduk Gunung Rowo, Gembong. Fishing using a bamboo raft. There is mujair fish (Oreochromis mossambicus), carp, tilapia, and other freshwater fish. OSM directions
  • -6.675866110.8956011 Waroeng Keboen Iboe. A garden restaurant which is a pleasant escape from the heat of the lowland plains. OSM directions

Drink

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  • -6.641312110.9369371 Agro Tourism Jollong, Sitiluhur, Gembong. 08:00-17:00. Serves kopi Jollong. OSM directions

Sleep

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  • -6.612263110.7509981 Beringin View Hotel & Resort. OSM directions
  • -6.622216110.8226762 Giri Suren Resort. OSM directions
  • -6.678866110.8920423 Pijar Resort. OSM directions

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