Baper Hill in Brebes Regency, Central Java Province
When it comes to spending a vacation in Brebes Regency, tourists have many options. Well, some of the destinations are quite famous indeed. One of them is called Baper Hill! It is located near to Pantura, which is in the border of West Java and Central Java Province. Due to such strategic location, travelers often drop by either for resting or enjoying the nuance. Not to mention they take advantage of the visit to buy some snacks before continuing the trip. Well, the official name is Batusari Perkemahan Hill actually. The exact location is in Batusari Village and it belongs to Sirampog Sub-District.
The Nuance
As tourists may expect, they may see a beautiful landscape of a highland with various facilities. Such hilly area offers lush green trees and local farms. Once arriving at the top of the mountain, the scenery turns more amusing! Tourists can even see a nearby settlement clearly from up there. Not to mention thin fog may appear at a specific time, creating a mystical atmosphere to the site. What about the facilities? Well, tourists can find a camping spot, hiking area, and some outbound facilities! What they need to do is to pay the entrance fee, so they can access all those fun places.
Exploring Baper Hill
Once arriving at the site, tourists may see a stunning panorama of pine forest. Not to mention a view of nearby villages is seen clearly from the location. If they are lucky enough, they are able to witness a view of a hill covered by thick white clouds! In a nutshell, the hill is suitable for several activities like sightseeing and photography. The good thing is that it also comes with excellent facilities including toilets and parking area. Plus, tourists can take advantage of viewing posts in order to watch scenery in a more comfortable manner.
Aside from sightseeing and photography, people come to Baper Hill in order to relax and watch the stunning sunset. That means visitors do not need to worry about the time of visit. It is even possible to visit the hill at night! After watching the sunset, tourists may see beautiful sparkling lights of nearby villages. What a great nuance! Somehow, it gives a romantic atmosphere for couples to enliven their relationship.
Another popular thing to do in Baper Hill is camping. Thanks to the presence of a camping area, so tourists can freely build the tent and spend the night either with their friends or families. The thing is that they must prepare the equipment beforehand. Also, it is important to come during a good weather only.
Nearby Attractions
- AADT Hill
- Pine Forest
- Cantel Waterfall
- Tijah Waterfall
How to Get There
From Semarang City, tourists need to find the best transportation service and head to Baper Hill immediately. Their first destination is Sirampog Sub-District. Later, they only need to reach Batusari Village where the hill resides. The distance is 212 km, so the trip may take around 5 hours and 41 minutes. For a faster trip, it is recommended to take Raya Pantura Street.
Where to Stay
- Sentani Guci Hotel
- Sankita Hotel
- Sri Gintung Hotel
- Fisa Hotel
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