Tegal, Jateng

Slamet via Guci

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The hiking trail of Mount Slamet via Guci, Tegal, is one of the favorite routes because it offers stunning natural scenery and relatively good accessibility. This trail is approximately 10 km long with an average travel time of 7-10 hours, depending on the hiker's physical condition and weather. The hiking post starts at an altitude of around 1,300 meters above sea level, passing through several posts such as Pos Kalipagu, Pos Bengkok, and Pos Cemara until reaching the summit at an altitude of 3,428 meters above sea level. The hiking terrain varies, ranging from relatively flat earth trails to steep rocky climbs near the summit. The vegetation along the trail is dominated by dense tropical forests at the beginning of the journey, which then changes to mountainous shrubs at higher elevations. This trail also offers beautiful panoramas in the form of green valleys, natural springs, and cool air, making it a challenging yet satisfying hiking experience.

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Statistics

Elevation Gain: 2101m
Total Distance The value shown is the total ASCENDING distance: 9.95km
Travel Time This travel time is the time taken for the ASCENDING journey only and does not account for rest stops along the way or overnight stays: 6.4hours
Calories The value shown is the calories used for ASCENDING and DESCENDING journeys, excluding calories needed during rest stops along the hike or for overnight stays: kcal

Map & route

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Trail waypoints

Every point along the trail

01

Basecamp Guci

Elev 1219 m
02

Pos 4

Pos ini dilengkapi dengan fasilitas seperti air bersih, musala, dan MCK, sehingga menjadi lokasi populer bagi pendaki untuk bermalam

Elev 2438 m Duration 3.3 hours Calories 2,225 kcal
03

Pos 5

Dikenal sebagai Pondok Cantigi atau Plawangan, pos ini juga sering dijadikan tempat berkemah sebelum melanjutkan pendakian ke puncak

Elev 2868 m Duration 4.6 hours Calories 3,195 kcal
04

Elev 3320 m Duration 6.4 hours Calories 4,355 kcal
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Weather Conditions

Forecast at official points

Basecamp Guci

1,219 m

Tuesday

21 July · 13:00

Fog

23 °C

1.9 km/h

Wednesday

22 July · 13:00

Fog

23 °C

3.0 km/h

Thursday

23 July · 13:00

Cloudy

23 °C

1.8 km/h

ⓘ The weather conditions above are data from Open Meteo

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Information

Details you need to know

Hikers can start their journey from the Gupala Basecamp or the Kompak Basecamp, providing flexibility in planning the hike.
The total hiking time to the summit can reach around 10 hours, with relatively long distances between posts.
This trail is known to be challenging, with a combination of steep terrain, rocky trails, and long climbs.
The Guci trail is less crowded compared to other trails like Bambangan, providing a more peaceful and natural hiking experience.
Around Guci Village, there are natural hot springs that can be enjoyed before or after hiking to relieve fatigue.
Although there are sources of clean water at several posts, such as Post 4 which has access to clean water and toilet facilities, hikers are advised to bring sufficient water supplies from the start of the hike to ensure their needs are met during the journey.
This trail offers beautiful green valley panoramas, tropical forests, and mountainous scenery.
The entire Mount Slamet hiking trail is temporarily closed due to landslides and flash floods (28-01-2026)

Prohibition of Making Campfires: Hikers are prohibited from making campfires during the hike to prevent the risk of forest fires.
Bringing liquor and narcotics during the hike is strictly prohibited, considering Mount Slamet is considered a sacred place that needs to be preserved.
Hikers are required to maintain cleanliness by not littering and to preserve the natural beauty of the mountain environment.
There are no significant reports of wild animals on the Guci hiking trail. However, hikers must still be vigilant and maintain cleanliness, not leaving food residue that can attract wildlife.

ⓘ Last updated on Jumat, 3 Juli 2026

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