Cool Limpakuwus Pine Forest With More-Than-30-Year-Old Trees

Generally around the volcano is overgrown with dense trees, habitat for flora and fauna. Among the trees, some are rare, protected, grow wild, are cared for, used, and some are left alone.

Like the Limpakuwus Pine Forest located on the slopes of Mount Slamet, the highest mountain in Jawa Tengah. The pine trees that grow in the Limpakuwus Pine Forest are more than 30 years old. You can imagine how tall and dense they are.

These neatly lined pine trees make the atmosphere in the Limpakuwus Pine Forest very cool. Especially when the fog falls, visitors should wear thick clothes or jackets so they don't get cold. This kind of atmosphere is suitable to refresh our minds after being tired from daily activities.

In addition, next to the Limpakuwus Pine Forest, there is also a wide and green meadow. The meadow belongs to the Center for Superior Cattle Breeding and Forage Animal Feed, Ministry of Agriculture. If we are lucky, we can see cows eating grass in the field from the Limpakuwus Pine Forest.

This Limpakuwus Pine Forest is located in Limpakuwus Village, Sumbang District, Banyumas Regency. The road to the Limpakuwus Pine Forest is already smoothly paved but it is full of inclines and sharp bends. From the Baturraden area, visitors can take the road to the east. Limpakuwus Pine Forest can be found after Sunyi Lake.

Now Limpakuwus Pine Forest is one of the natural attractions that is always crowded with visitors. Moreover, it is supported by adequate facilities and infrastructure. Plus, it has child-friendly rides, making the Limpakuwus Pine Forest suitable for a family vacation.

By spending only IDR 15,000 per person, visitors can enjoy the cool Limpakuwus Pine Forest. Some rides are paid for outside the entrance ticket, some are free. Some of the rides include a suspension bridge that connects one tree to another, ATVs, or take pictures on some of the selfie decks.

If you want to enjoy the beauty of a wonderful forest without any contemporary elements, visitors can take selfies among the trees or try camping there. Camping equipment can be rented or brought on your own. At night, we can enjoy the lights in Limpakuwus Pine Forest or the sparkling city of Purwokerto from above with the cold weather typical of the mountains.

Tips for enjoying Limpakuwus Pine Forest, of course, don't forget to wear warm clothes or a jacket. Moreover, if you come during the rainy season, don't forget to bring a coat. Stay healthy and follow health protocols. (Kasih/ Contributor)