Sumedang district, West Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Sumedang

Sumedang is a city in Sumedang district, West Java, Indonesia, home to about 200,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 mosques & dargahs, 11 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sumedang Larang Palace (1 km), Museum Prabu Geusan Ulun (1 km) and Tampomas (14 km).

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Sumedang, West Java
Sumedang, Sumedang district, West Java, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sumedang at a glance

Location
Sumedang district, West Java, Indonesia
Population
about 200,000
Coordinates
6.8586° S, 107.9164° E
Places within 50 km
162 (26 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 996 km

Top places to visit near Sumedang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sumedang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Sumedang, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Sumedang

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sumedang. The closest is Gunung Gadung (3 km); the best-known is Tampomas (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Sumedang

31 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Sumedang. The closest is Masjid Agung Tegalkalong (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Sumedang

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sumedang. The closest is Monumen Lingga (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sumedang

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sumedang. The closest is Bendungan Jatigede (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Sumedang

7 museums within 100 km of Sumedang. The closest is Sumedang Larang Palace (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Sumedang

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Sumedang. The closest is Curug Kacapi (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Sumedang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 32 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sumedang
  2. 1 km Sumedang Larang Palace · palace, Sumedang
  3. 1 km Museum Prabu Geusan Ulun · museum, Sumedang
  4. 1 km Monumen Lingga · heritage site, Sumedang
  5. 14 km Tampomas · viewpoint, Sumedang
  6. 14 km Gunung Palasari-Kunci Grand Forest Park · nature spot, Sumedang
  7. 1 km Back to Sumedang

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From travellers near Sumedang

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How to reach Sumedang

All places near Sumedang by distance

Within 15 km of Sumedang

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Sumedang by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints93103Gunung Gadung (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs2431Masjid Agung Tegalkalong (2 km)
Forts & heritage1114Monumen Lingga (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Bendungan Jatigede (25 km)
Museums67Sumedang Larang Palace (1 km)
Other attractions57Ciakar Bus Terminal (5 km)
Waterfalls66Curug Kacapi (14 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens34Gunung Palasari-Kunci Grand Forest Park (1 km)
Churches24GBI Bethel The Journey (34 km)
Beaches & coast03Pantai Kalapa Patimban (86 km)
Parks22Trans Studio Bandung (40 km)
Caves22Pasir Ciguha (23 km)
Temples11Candi Cangkuang (34 km)
Treks11Gunung Manglayang Via Batu Kuda (24 km)
Buddhist sites11Wisma Kusumalayani (35 km)

Sumedang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Sumedang?

Sumedang Larang Palace (palace, about 1 km), Museum Prabu Geusan Ulun (museum, about 1 km), Tampomas (viewpoint, about 14 km), Gunung Palasari-Kunci Grand Forest Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Monumen Lingga (heritage site, about 1 km), Candi Bojongmenje (heritage site, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sumedang?

162 places on Spotwander: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 mosques & dargahs, 11 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sumedang?

Gunung Gadung, about 3 km by road; Gunung Sangkan (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Sumedang?

Masjid Agung Tegalkalong, about 2 km by road; Masjid At-Taqwa (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Sumedang?

Monumen Lingga, about 1 km by road; Patung Kuda (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sumedang?

Start in Sumedang, visit Sumedang Larang Palace, then Museum Prabu Geusan Ulun, then Monumen Lingga, then Tampomas, then Gunung Palasari-Kunci Grand Forest Park, and drive back — about 32 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Sumedang?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How far is Sumedang from Lovina?

About 996 km by road (797 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sumedang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sumedang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.