Because the lake is a reservoir for rainwater, during the dry season, this lake will dry out. The center of the lake will be clearly visible. However, that does not mean that this lake can be crossed on foot. This lake has deep mud so it is dangerous to cross.
This is the largest lake in the Dieng Plateau.
Although it is the largest lake, this lake does not have a source of water. All the water that inundates this lake is a rainwater reservoir.
Because the lake is a reservoir for rainwater, during the dry season, this lake will dry out. The center of the lake will be clearly visible.
However, that does not mean that this lake can be crossed on foot. This lake has deep mud so it is dangerous to cross.
Located in Karang Tengah Village, Batur District, Banjarnegara Regency, the lake is about 25 hectares wide. This lake is surrounded by two hills, namely Bukit Pangonan and Bukit Semurup which are actually called Summer Up because the hill soil is red and there are frequent fires, but there is mispronunciation by the local community.
The extent of this lake is the reason it was given the name “merdada”. “Merdada” refers to “breast”, which means broad.
In the period 1950 to 1998, the area around the lake was used by Dieng Jaya company as a mushroom nursery. But then, when there was an economic crisis, the nursery was closed. Today, there are still several buildings that were used as mushroom nurseries.
This lake water is an important source of water for local farmers. Potato fields that are widely available around the lake are very dependent on the water discharge in this lake.
Merdada Lake is open to the public every day from 07.00 am, local time to 4.00 pm, local time.
The entrance ticket to this tourist spot is IDR 5,000 per person.
