• KEDUNG KAYANG WATERFALL
  Kedung Kayang Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Central Java. The waterfall is located at an altitude of 1200 metres above sea level and reaches a height of 40 metres. The charm of its beauty is different compared to waterfall tourist attractions in general with its sky-mountain-river-waterfall viewscape. The name Kedung Kayang is a combination of two words, namely Kedung which means waterfall, and Kayang which means sky. The road to Kedung Kayang Waterfall from Magelang is around 34 kilometres with a travel time of around 1 hour. Suitable tourist activities are tracking, selfie photos, water tourism at waterfalls, pre-wedding and others. Facilities: road access, parking, toilets, food court, viewing post, campground and rest area. Kedung Kayang Waterfall never recedes or decreases in flow, even at the peak of the dry season. It is said that the name Kedung Kayang has been known to residents for generations, originating from the names of three masters or powerful figures in Wonolelo in the past. Namely Empu Stage, Empu Putut, and Empu Khalik. It is said that the masters often met at the location of the waterfall, both above and in the kedung below. According to local belief, the guardians were Kyai Gadung Melati and Nyai Widari Welas Asih. Apart from the water flowing from the river above, in the cracks of the vertical cliffs, a number of springs have also emerged which come out throughout the year and are believed to have mystical properties. Kedung Kayang has its own uniqueness and strangeness, namely that in the month of Suro (muhharom) on Friday nights Kliwon you can often hear the sounds/strains of Javanese Gamelan and on Thursday Wage all the monkeys around Kedung Kayang gather at the top of the waterfall the. According to the myth, Dewi Nawang Sih and Dewi Nawang Wulan also often bathe in Kedung Kayang which has the property of making you stay young.

-SELOGRIYO TEMPLE TREKKINGEscape the crowds and discover one of Central Java’s hidden gems on this peaceful trekking experience to Selogriyo Temple. Built in the 9th century during the Mataram Kingdom era, this small Hindu temple sits quietly on a hillside, surrounded by lush rice terraces and traditional village scenery.

Your journey begins with a scenic village walk, following narrow pathways through emerald-green paddies, coconut trees, and gentle streams. The trek is easy to moderate, suitable for most travellers, and offers plenty of photo stops along the way.

At the top, you’ll find Selogriyo Temple standing gracefully against a backdrop of rolling hills and Mount Sumbing in the distance. The calm atmosphere makes it perfect for slow travel, cultural insight, and nature lovers seeking an authentic rural experience in Magelang.