The Beauty of Merdada Lake, a former volcanic eruption filled with rainwater - Indonesia Tourist Attractions

 

The Beauty of Merdada Lake, a former volcanic eruption filled with rainwater

Merdada Lake is the largest lake in Dieng, Indonesia. The area reaches 25 hectares and is located at an altitude of about 2045 meters above sea level. The natural process for the formation of this lake in Dieng was caused by the eruption of Mount Dieng thousands of years ago.

The panoramic view of Merdada Lake makes your eyes fresh, surrounded by two shady hills called Pangonan Hill and Semurup Hill. Merdada Lake is not far from Telaga Warna Dieng, a unique and beautiful lake. The natural beauty that is in Merdada Lake is also not inferior to the others, the air is cool and fresh.

Location of Lake Merdada

The location of Merdada Lake is in Karang Tengah Village, Batur District, Banjarnegara Regency, Central Java.

To get to this place the path taken tends to climb, with road conditions that are not smooth, and not that wide.

Merdada Lake Attraction

1. Merdada Lake is a relief

Merdada Dieng Lake Tourism is always crowded, especially on weekends or when holidays have arrived, the large area featuring cool natural scenery is the main attraction.

The lake water is clean, it is also used as irrigating plantations or fields in the vicinity. So don't be surprised if you see lots of water pipes around the lake.

At the beginning, it was mentioned that Merdada Lake was formed as a result of the eruption of Mount Dieng, due to the enormity of the explosion, which made a very large hole. Over time, the hole is filled with rainwater, forming a lake or lake. Yes, it's true that this lake's water is not from natural springs, like lakes or lakes in general. Because it is a rainwater storage pond, Merdada Lake automatically depends on the season. During the rainy season, Telaga Merdada is full of water, while during the dry season it will recede.

2. Merdada Lake Tourism

The main spot of Telaga Merdada is a gazebo, a place where visitors can enjoy the beauty of the lake up close. Many visitors take pictures in front of the gate or on the bridge leading to the gazebo.

Apart from that, various other tours that can be done while on vacation at Telaga Merdada include enjoying the nature that is presented, hunting for cool photos with its natural beauty, fishing and you can also set up tents around the lake.

Apart from that, Telaga Merdada is also very suitable for children to have activities, they can run around the park. The atmosphere really suits anyone.