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# 1 Semeru Ascent was first carried out by C.F Clignett and Winny Brigita in 1838

C.F Clignett and Winny Brigita are geologists from the Netherlands. The two of them did the Semeru climb first in 1838 through Widodaren.

After successfully reaching the summit of Semeru, the two geologists then took the name Semeru to the blue continent. Then in 1911, Van Gogh and Heim climbed through the northern slope.

Then, a botanist from the Netherlands, Junhuhn, set foot on Semeru in 1945 through the Ayek-Ayek Mountain route, Inder-inder Mountain, and Mount Kepolo.

# 2 The new climbing route Semeru via Ranupane and Ranukumbolo opened in 1945

The announcement of the opening of the Semeru hiking trail through the Ranu Pane line and Ranu Kumbolo was only delivered in 1945. After Junhuhn successfully made the climb via the ayek-ayek.

# 3 The Gunung Semeru area has a total of 6 lakes, the most popular Ranukombolo

Everyone knows that Semeru Mountain cannot be separated from Lake Ranu Kombolo. However, only a few know that it turns out that Mount Semeru has 6 lakes in the vicinity, Ranu Pane, Ranu Kumbolo, Ranu Regulo, Ranu Darungan, Ranu Tompe, and Yellow Ranu.

From all the lakes, only Ranu Tompe and Yellow Ranu are untouched by humans. Because the two lakes are only identified from satellite photos.

# 4 The beauty of Semeru was written in a book by a Dutch citizen

Since Semeru was successfully climbed by Clignett and Brigita, Semeru's echo aired beautifully on the European Continent. Many were curious and decided to explore Semeru too. After Juhuhn, Van Gogh, and Heim, there was also Dr. Wormster.

Even because of his admiration for Semeru and other mountains on Java, he wrote a book called Bergenweelde which means Luxury of the Mountains. Then it was published in the Netherlands.

# 5 Semeru is known as a deadly mountain

When doing the Semeru climb, the climbers were forbidden to approach the crater of Jonggring Saloka because the Semeru crater emitted poisonous gas. The toxic gas contains sulfur dioxide (S2), carbon dioxide (Co2), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S).

One of the ferocious victims of Mount Semeru is Soe Hok Gie. UI activist and his friend Idhan Lubis lost his life after inhaling poisonous gas coming out of Jonggring Saloko's crater.

# 6 The temperature at Mahameru Peak is around 4 -1 0 degrees Celsius

Temperatures at the top of Mahameru range from 4-10 degrees Celsius. In fact, during the dry season, the air temperature of Mount Semeru can reach minus 0 degrees Celsius and ice crystals can be found.

# 7 Before the case of viral Verbena picking on social media, many Mount Semeru climbers think that Verbena flowers are Lavender

Flowers thought to be lavender by many climbers named verbena brasiliensis. This interest was allegedly entered into the TNBTS area during colonialism.

This is based on the book Flora Mountains of Java by Van Steenis. In the book, it is told that in the colonial period the Nongkojajar area in Pasuruan became a lodge (Dutch housing complex) and there lived a botanist who liked to bring in plants from abroad, including Verbena brasiliensis. The plant was allegedly entered into TNBTS due to human intervention at that time.

# 8 The 5 cm film that elevates the beauty of Mount Semeru is included in the ranks of Indonesia's best-selling films

A total of 2,402,170 spectators watched the beauty of Mount Semeru from the cinema screen. The Oro-Oro Ombo savanna which looks beautiful when viewed from the upper angle, the refreshing Ranu Kumbolo Lake, and the peak of Mahameru can captivate the audience.

# 9 Years changed, Semeru climbing is now more instant and easy to do

No need to carry a lot of food complicated. Even on the mountain you can find food vendors and snacks. You don't need to bring a lot of water and food because all the climbers' needs can be fulfilled by the seller.

# 10 Semeru ascent is very strict, obedient to regulations if you don't want to have bad luck like Fatchul Muftanin

Ever named Fatchul Muftanin? He is a climber who received strict sanctions from TNBTS. After his unverified deeds which plucked edelweiss flowers carelessly, he was sanctioned with a life-long ban.

# 11 Mount Semeru issue new rules, you must know

As of October 1, 2017, Mount Semeru has inaugurated a new rule in which every climber must register online first. All requirements needed must be completed. The registration fee can also be paid by bank transfer.

# 12 It takes 20 km to reach the top

The total distance from Ranu Pani to the summit is 20 km. So, if you ride a motorbike with a speed of 60 km / h, the total needed reaches 20 minutes. While going up Mount Semeru takes approximately 3 days 2 nights.