Travel to Curug Surodipo Temanggung: Trekking while Enjoying Green Hills

JJS Jateng Gayeng, TEMANGGUNG - Besides being famous for its posong natural attractions, Temanggung also has a natural waterfall that is quite famous for its beauty, namely Curug Surodipo. This waterfall is located in Tawangsari Village, Wonoboyo District, Temanggung Regency.

The location is located in the middle of the hills and crops of residents who are neatly arranged and green. Tourists usually enjoy the beautiful view of this waterfall from a distance while relaxing on the rocks at the top of the hill.

The History Behind the Name of Curug Surodipo

Curug Surodipo is related to Prince Diponegoro's struggle in Temanggung. According to local stories, a subordinate of Prince Diponegoro named Surodipo used to live here. Previously, Surodipo lived on the move until finally settling in Batur Village, which is located near the Trocoh River or below the waterfall. However, due to a flood that washed away the settlement, the residents moved to the hill that is currently Tawangsari Village. The waterfall on the Trocoh River was later named Surodipo to commemorate his struggle.

Surodipo himself is believed to be one of the warlords in the Java War or Diponegoro War in 1825-1830. It is also said that Prince Diponegoro once visited there to gather the commanders and discuss guerrilla warfare tactics.

Traces of the war can be seen in the 200-meter-long pile of stones at waterfall number five. At that time, the stones were used to protect against attacks. This waterfall is also known as Curug Trocoh. It is called trocoh because the flow of this waterfall always releases water even during the dry season.

This waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters above sea level. Although it is quite high, the water flow does not cause a heavy current because it descends through the rocks. Underneath there is a natural pool that is not too large with various shapes of stones around it.

Curug consists of five tiers of waterfalls. The distance between one waterfall and another is approximately 50 meters. Usually tourists only stop at the lowest level because the access is the easiest. Tourists are also not advised to climb to higher levels without a guide.

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