Banyumas district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Wangon

Wangon is a town in Banyumas district, Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 35,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 138 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 10 churches and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Saka Tunggal Mosque (6 km), Curug Cipendok (27 km) and Pantai (29 km).

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Wangon at a glance

Location
Banyumas district, Central Java, Indonesia
Population
about 35,530
Coordinates
7.5161° S, 109.0539° E
Places within 50 km
208 (8 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 and churches
Nearest city
Lovina, 827 km

Top places to visit near Wangon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wangon: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wangon

139 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wangon. The closest is Igir Blumbungan (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Wangon

27 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Wangon. The closest is Saka Tunggal Mosque (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Wangon

10 churches within 100 km of Wangon. The closest is Gereja Alfa Omega (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wangon

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wangon. The closest is Makam Syech Mahruf 2 (28 km); the best-known is Benteng Pendem (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wangon

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wangon. The closest is Danau Cibito (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Wangon

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wangon. The closest is Pantai Ujung Tanggul (26 km); the best-known is Pantai (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Wangon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wangon
  2. 3 km Igir Kalar · viewpoint, Banyumas
  3. 3 km Gunung Cabe · viewpoint, Banyumas
  4. 2 km Igir Jati · viewpoint, Banyumas
  5. 5 km Saka Tunggal Mosque · mosque, Banyumas
  6. 3 km Igir Blumbungan · viewpoint, Banyumas
  7. 3 km Back to Wangon

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Within 15 km of Wangon

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Wangon by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints138139Igir Blumbungan (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs2627Saka Tunggal Mosque (6 km)
Churches1010Gereja Alfa Omega (21 km)
Forts & heritage79Makam Syech Mahruf 2 (28 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs67Danau Cibito (14 km)
Beaches & coast46Pantai Ujung Tanggul (26 km)
Museums66Naladipa Museum (20 km)
Waterfalls33Curug Cipendok (27 km)
Other attractions33Kasugihan (17 km)
Caves33Goa Naga Raja (29 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Pulau Nusakambangan (35 km)
Buddhist sites11Hok Tek Bio Temple (30 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens01Cagar Alam Pangandaran (61 km)

Wangon: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Wangon?

Saka Tunggal Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Igir Blumbungan (viewpoint, about 3 km), Igir Jati (viewpoint, about 3 km), Igir Kalar (viewpoint, about 3 km), Gunung Cabe (viewpoint, about 4 km), Igir Karas (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

208 places on Spotwander: 138 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 mosques & dargahs, 10 churches, 7 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wangon?

Igir Blumbungan, about 3 km by road; Igir Jati (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Wangon?

Saka Tunggal Mosque, about 6 km by road; Masjid Besar Babul Qudus (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Wangon?

Gereja Alfa Omega, about 21 km by road; Gereja Kerasulan Baru (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wangon?

Start in Wangon, visit Igir Kalar, then Gunung Cabe, then Igir Jati, then Saka Tunggal Mosque, then Igir Blumbungan, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Wangon?

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

How far is Wangon from Lovina?

About 827 km by road (662 km in a straight line).

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