Summit data
- Elevation
- 2,930 m (9,613 ft)
- Prominence
- 1,356 m
- Island
- Java
- Province
- Central Java
Mount Merapi Hiking Trail
The trail files, map and summit data for Mount Merapi on one page.
About the Mount Merapi trail
Mount Merapi is in Central Java, on the island of Java. Its summit is 2,930 m (9,613 ft) high. That makes it number 19 in height of the 65 mountains with a recorded elevation in this catalogue. In Central Java it ranks number 6 in height of 9 mountains.
Its prominence is 1,356 m: how far the summit stands above the ridge that joins it to a higher mountain.
The catalogue holds these files for Mount Merapi: GPX, KMZ, a route description (PDF) and a Google map. The GPX file is 186 KB, light enough to download over mobile data.
Elevation, prominence and coordinates come from the Gunung Bagging database; other sources may record figures that differ by a few metres. The trail files are gathered from a hikers' community catalogue and hosted elsewhere, for example on Google Drive; DIAZ links to them.
Before you climb
- A GPX file is only a guide to direction. It does not replace a map, a compass, and the skill to read the terrain.
- Ask the park or its managers for permits and the current state of the trail. Routes change with landslides, fallen trees and closures.
- Do not climb alone, and tell someone at home your route and when you expect to be down.
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Questions about the Mount Merapi trail
What is the GPX file for the Mount Merapi hiking trail?
A GPX file stores the route line and key points in a format map apps on your phone can read. Once loaded, the Mount Merapi trail shows on the map and your position moves along it, even with no signal as long as the map is downloaded.
How do I use the Mount Merapi GPX offline?
Download the file, open it with a free map app such as Organic Maps, then download the region's map in that app while you still have a signal. The full steps for Android and iPhone are in the guide on the Route Finder page.
How high is Mount Merapi?
2,930 m (9,613 ft) according to the Gunung Bagging database. Other sources may record a figure that differs by a few metres.
Where are the summit coordinates of Mount Merapi?
The summit of Mount Merapi is at 7.53973° S, 110.44694° E. Paste the coordinates into a map app to see the position.
Is this trail file free?
Yes. Downloading it needs no account or payment. The file is hosted elsewhere, for example on Google Drive, and DIAZ only links to it.
Is a GPX file enough to climb Mount Merapi?
No. A GPX helps you not get lost, but it does not keep you safe. Check permits and trail conditions with the park managers, carry a backup map, and climb with an experienced companion.