Golorenda Walking Trail is a trekking route that crosses the country side area around Ruteng on Flores Island. This trail offers a beautiful walking experience amidst unspoiled nature.
During trekking, visitors will pass through agriculture and villages with friendly residents. This trail also offers the opportunity to interact with local residents and learn about their village life. Apart from that, visitors can also enjoy fresh air and get to know various agricultural plants which are the main source of income for local people. There are also various instagrammable photo spots on the trail, so visitors can capture beautiful moments while on this trekking route.
Golorenda Walking Trail is one of the best things to do in Ruteng to spend time in nature and enjoy the unspoiled natural beauty amidst country side settlements and plantations.
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Things To Do in Golorenda Walking Trail
Sighseeing Walking tour
Walking in Golorenda is the most recommended activity when you visit Ruteng, for a refreshing and calming experience. Fresh air, beautiful green views, and the friendliness of the people can make the mind clearer and calmer. Apart from that, you can also feel the freshness of nature and simple country side life. While walking on Golorenda Walking Trail, you can see various types of productive plants such as coffee, candle nut and other tropical fruits. You can also meet local farmers working in their fields. They will probably be happy to share stories and knowledge about farming with you.
So, if you are visiting Ruteng, don’t miss the opportunity to walk the Golorenda Walking Trail. Enjoy the fresh air, natural beauty and warmth of the local people which will make your experience even more memorable.
Fotografi
Golorenda, located on the west side of the town of Ruteng in Flores, offers stunning views to capture sunsets and sunrises. Hills, valleys and terraced rice fields provide the perfect backdrop for your photography needs. To capture the beauty of the sunrise and sunset, you can capture it from Golorenda hill with the city of Ruteng in the background which stretches beneath the majestic Mandosawu Mountains. Apart from that, Golorenda Walking Trail offers a variety of landscapes such as rice fields, traditional houses, hills which can also be included in your photography.
Living In
Living In is one of the things you can do on Golorenda Walking Trail, where you can stay with local residents and do their routine activities; such as gardening, traditional cooking, and interacting with the local community. This can provide a different experience and enrich knowledge about local culture. Apart from that, by living with a local family, you can also learn about the values and traditions of the community. Integrating with rcountry side life can also provide an opportunity to get closer to nature and gain inner peace.
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Location & Accessibility
- Golorenda Walking Trail is located 15 km west of Ruteng city center or more precisely, it is between 3 main Tourist attractions in Ruteng, Namely Hobbit Cave, Spiderweb Ricefield, and Cunca Lega Waterfall.
- The road conditions are relatively good and easy to access using a motorbike or private car with a duration of approximately 20-30 minutes from Ruteng city center.
- Beside using private vehicles, you can also reach Golorenda Walking Trail by using public transportation (Bemo) from Ruteng city for IDR 15,000 one way.
- You can find public transportation on the northwest side of the Ruteng city square, precisely around the AGAPE restaurant by choosing the transportation with route to “Golorenda”.