Escape the city to mountains, waterfalls, and lakes nearby.
Mountains & Highlands
- Tawangmangu (Karanganyar) – Popular mountain resort with cool air and pine forests.
- Mount Lawu Slopes – Hiking routes, tea plantations, and sacred temples.
- Selo (Boyolali) – Mountain village between Mount Merapi and Merbabu, trekking base, and panoramic viewpoints.
- New Selo Viewpoint – Famous sunrise/sunset spot with direct views of Merapi & Merbabu.
- Bukit Cumbri (Wonogiri/Ponorogo border) – Sunrise trekking spot with sea-of-clouds scenery.
- Kebun Teh Kemuning – Tea plantation on Mount Lawu’s slopes, great for walks and photo spots.
Waterfalls
- Grojogan Sewu (Tawangmangu) – Famous 80m waterfall, monkeys in the surrounding forest.
- Jumog Waterfall (Karanganyar) – Known as “the hidden paradise,” smaller but very refreshing.
- Parang Ijo Waterfall (Karanganyar) – Surrounded by rice fields, less crowded.
Lakes & Reservoirs
- Telaga Madirda (Karanganyar) – Small scenic lake, camping & boat rides.
- Rowo Jombor Reservoir (Klaten) – Floating restaurants on bamboo rafts, popular for grilled fish.
- Waduk Gajah Mungkur (Wonogiri) – A huge reservoir with water sports, fishing, and picnic spots.
- Kedung Ombo Reservoir (Sragen/Boyolali) – Large dam lake with beautiful views.
Springs
- Umbul Ponggok (Klaten) – Clear spring with underwater photo opportunities (snorkeling with props).
- Umbul Manten (Klaten) – Natural spring shaded by large trees, tranquil.
- Umbul Jolotundo (Klaten) – Historic bathing pool with ancient vibes.
- Umbul Tlatar (Boyolali) – Pools and freshwater springs, good for families.
- Umbul Pengging (Boyolali) – Historic royal bathing pools, linked to Sunan Lawu legends.
Beaches (Farther, South Wonogiri ~3 hrs from Solo)
- Pantai Nampu – White sand and cliffs, quieter atmosphere.
- Pantai Sembukan – Sacred beach, often used for Javanese rituals.
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