Mesmerized By The Beauty Of Dringo Lake, The Prettiest Lake, And Miniature Of Ranu Kumbolo In Dieng
Exploring tourist destinations in the Dieng Highlands is never-ending. There are always tourist spots that spoil all the senses. One of them is Dringo Lake.
For some people, the name Dringo Lake is still unpopular. It is not as popular as Warna Lake, Merdada Lake, and Cebong Lake. However, Dringo Lake is as beautiful as the three lakes.
Dringo Lake is on the border of Banjarnegara Regency and Batang Regency. Precisely in Pekasiran Village, Batur District, Banjarnegara Regency. The location of Dringo Lake is not so far from the main tourism area in Dieng.
Ahmad Arfin, manager of Dringo Lake, explained that the name Of Dringo Lake is taken from the name of plants that grow naturally around the lake, namely, dringo plants. This long-leafed plant is found around the lake. In addition to dringo plants, other ecosystems in Dringo Lake are grass carp and whistling duck.
During the dry season, the water discharge in Dringo Lake is reduced so that it appears to recede. During this season, the water in Dringo Lake is used by residents to irrigate potato plants around the hill. However, Dringo Lake never dries because there are several springs.
Many people refer to Dringo Lake as Ranu Kumbolo KW or miniature of Ranu Kumbolo in Dieng. Why? Dringo Lake is in the middle of the hills. Similar to Ranu Kumbolo on Mount Semeru which is also surrounded by hills.
Exciting Activities in Dringo Lake
There are many fun activities to do in Dringo Lake. First, enjoy the beauty of Dringo Lake from close range as well as see how the dringo plant became the name of this lake. Tourists can take pictures with the background of Dringo Lake which looks like Ranu Kumbolo.
Second, go camping. The manager has provided many locations for visitors who want to enjoy the atmosphere of Dringo Lake at night. One of them is in Dringo Lake Viewing Post. While camping here, you can enjoy the beauty of Dringo Lake from above.
Visitors are forbidden to camp on the edge or near Dringo Lake. Since this lake is included in the nature reserve area owned by Perhutani (A State Forest Enterprise). In addition, to prevent pollution of water and the ecosystem around the lake.
"When camping, visitors usually bring logistics or equipment. It is frightened that they will wash the equipment in the lake," Arfin said.
Next, frost often appears in Dringo Lake. Even Dringo Lake is referred to as the center of frost. Frost is a unique phenomenon that occurs in the Dieng region. The dew that has melted then freezes into ice due to cold temperatures.
To anticipate horrible things such as visitors cannot stand cold air temperatures, the manager prohibits all activities around Dringo Lake at night. Even with tourist visiting hours in Dringo Lake that are determined, which is from 6.30 am to 6 pm.
"After 6 pm, there are certainly no visitors who do activities on the edge of Dringo Lake," Arfin said.
Another exciting activity that can be done around Dringo Lake is to enjoy the panorama of sunrise and sunset at Sawangan Peak. Visitors can enjoy the moments of sunrise in the east in the morning. Likewise with the view of the sunset in the afternoon. To be able to watch the sunset, visitors are recommended to be at the top of Sawangan at 5 pm.
Still in the same location, when looking northwards, it will be seen the landscape of the northern coastline (Pantura) of Java Island. Panorama of various areas in pantura such as Pekalongan, Batang, and Kendal is visible from a distance. To reach Sawangan Peak, visitors only need to climb about 30 minutes from Dringo Lake.
Currently, the manager is building many facilities for the convenience of visitors in Dringo Lake. For example, ticket posts, toilets, and representative parking spaces. To enjoy the beauty of Dringo Lake, you only need to spend 5,000 IDR. For camping, you will be charged 10,000 IDR per night.
Guide to Dringo Lake
To get to Dringo Lake, you only need to travel about 14 Km or 30 minutes from the tourist center of Dieng. The location of Dringo Lake is not far from Candradimuka Crater. The good news, the road to Dringo Lake is now very smoothly paved.
However, the condition of the road is quite extreme, dominated by uphill roads and sharp bends. So, when you use a private vehicle, make sure the vehicle is in a good condition.
If you want to use another transportation without having to be tired of passing gears, you can ride a jeep! To use this service, you only need to come to the parking lot of Sikidang Crater. The jeep service providers are ready to take you around Dieng tourist attractions. One of the routes is Dringo Lake.
So, are you ready to explore and enjoy the beauty of Dringo Lake that looks like Ranu Kumbolo? Put it on your schedule and don't forget to always follow health protocols: wash your hands, wear a mask, and keep your distance! (contributor)
