Notable viewpoint · Klaten, Central Java
Gunung Merapi
Gunung Merapi is a viewpoint in Klaten, Central Java.
Gunung Merapi: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Gunung Merapi
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Gunung Merapi — distance from nearby cities
- From Lovina (BA): about 636 km by road (509 km straight line) · directions · more places near Lovina
- From Uluwatu (BA): about 663 km by road (530 km straight line) · directions · more places near Uluwatu
- From Canggu (BA): about 664 km by road (531 km straight line) · directions · more places near Canggu
- From Seminyak (BA): about 669 km by road (535 km straight line) · directions · more places near Seminyak
- From Kuta (BA): about 670 km by road (536 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kuta
Coordinates: -7.54129, 110.44620. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Gunung Merapi
- Mount Merapi National Park · sanctuary · Sleman Regency · ~4 km · Must-see
- Plawangan Hill · viewpoint · Sleman Regency · ~7 km · Must-see
- Ullen Sentalu Museum · museum · Sleman Regency · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Merbabu · viewpoint · Boyolali · ~12 km · Must-see
- Our Lady of Unity Monastery, Gedono · Buddhist site · Boyolali · ~19 km · Must-see
- Candi Kimpulan · temple · Sleman Regency · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mount Telomoyo · viewpoint · Magelang · ~26 km · Must-see
- Candi Kedulan · temple · Sleman Regency · ~28 km · Must-see
- Sewu Temple · temple · Klaten · ~29 km · Must-see
- Sewu · temple · Sleman Regency · ~29 km · Must-see
- Bubrah Temple · Buddhist site · Klaten · ~29 km · Must-see
- Lumbung Temple · Buddhist site · Klaten · ~29 km · Must-see
- Candi Gebang · attraction · Sleman Regency · ~29 km · Must-see
- Prambanan Temple Compounds · fort · Klaten · ~30 km · Must-see
- Gondang Winangoen sugar refinery and museum · museum · Sleman Regency · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kadisoka Temple · fort · Sleman Regency · ~30 km · Must-see
- Prambanan Temple · temple · Sleman Regency · ~30 km · Must-see
- Candi Prambanan · temple · Klaten · ~30 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Gunung Merapi
- Plawangan Hill · viewpoint · Sleman Regency · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Merbabu · viewpoint · Boyolali · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Telomoyo · viewpoint · Magelang · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Sumbing · viewpoint · Temanggung · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Sindoro · viewpoint · Wonosobo · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Muria · viewpoint · Jepara · ~142 km · Must-see
- Jalan Menuju Kawah Merapi · viewpoint · Magelang · ~1 km
- Bukit Klangon · viewpoint · Sleman Regency · ~5 km
- Bamboo viewing platforms · viewpoint · Sleman Regency · ~5 km
- Klangon Hill · viewpoint · Sleman Regency · ~5 km
Wikipedia · Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Gunung Merapi yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Gunung Merapi?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Gunung Merapi from Lovina?
Gunung Merapi is about 636 km by road from Lovina (509 km straight line), 663 km from Uluwatu and 664 km from Canggu. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Gunung Merapi?
Nearby: Mount Merapi National Park (sanctuary, 4 km), Plawangan Hill (viewpoint, 7 km), Ullen Sentalu Museum (museum, 8 km), Mount Merbabu (viewpoint, 12 km), Our Lady of Unity Monastery, Gedono (Buddhist site, 19 km), Candi Kimpulan (temple, 21 km).
Is Gunung Merapi worth visiting?
Gunung Merapi is listed as a notable viewpoint in Central Java on Spotwander.