5 Cycling Spots In Yogyakarta For A Refreshing Way To Explore The City

For those who like cycling while enjoying the beauty of Yogyakarta, here are 5 bicycle routes you can try!
8 Nov 2022 ·By Ayurizka Purwadhania
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Yogyakarta is an area known for its natural beauty and an exciting vacation place. You can find various biological features such as mountains, beaches, rivers, hills, and forests, which are not only used as vacation spots but can also be exciting bicycle routes. For those who like cycling while enjoying the beauty of Yogyakarta, here are 5 bicycle routes you can try!

1. Balerante Village

Kalitalang Ecotourism / @juangastrasenja
Kalitalang Ecotourism / @juangastrasenja

Balerante Village is located in the Mount Merapi area. This village is one of the closest distances to the mountain peak area. To get to this area, you must pass uphill roads that are pretty extreme but surrounded by natural scenery that is second to none. One of the finish spots frequented by tourists is Kalitalang Tourism which shows the peak area of Mount Merapi when the weather is sunny.

2. Potrobayan River

Potrobayan / @raniayu_01
Potrobayan / @raniayu_01

Yogyakarta's bicycle route is the Potrobayan River, located in Pundong, Bantul. Here you can see the beauty of the river surrounded by shady and beautiful trees. The Potrobayan River still flows into the Opak River. The best time to visit this place is in the summer (April-September), so you can see the clear river water with a calm atmosphere.

3. Sermo Reservoir

Sermo Reservoir / @and.vw
Sermo Reservoir / @and.vw

Sermo Reservoir is one of the most famous bicycle routes in Yogyakarta. Along the way to the Sermo Reservoir, you will be presented with views of the forest that are still beautiful, and also, the atmosphere is calming. In addition, you can also walk around the reservoir area, which has an area of 152 hectares freely because various restaurants and cafes can be used as a finish point.

4. Ledok Sambi River

Ledok Sambi / @primanursary
Ledok Sambi / @primanursary

If you want to feel the relaxed atmosphere and fresh air, you can use the Ledok Sambi River as a bicycle route while in Yogyakarta. This river is included in the Sambi Tourism Village area, which is located in Pakem and provides various facilities and rides you can try. There is also a restaurant that offers a variety of typical Yogyakarta breakfast menus that are guaranteed to be delicious and affordable.

5. Abang Temple

Abang Temple / @rifkydiary_
Abang Temple / @rifkydiary_

Abang Temple is a favorite of many cyclists to become their finish point. Abang Temple is located in Berbah and is known for its beautiful natural scenery, especially at sunrise. This place is also often used as a photo spot because of its stunning natural scenery.

So, that's 5 choices of bicycle routes in Yogyakarta that can be your alternative choice. Which place do you want to try?

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