Pinus Pengger

Pinus Pengger is a managed pine forest tourism site in Dlingo, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Located on the hills southeast of Yogyakarta city, it is known for its tall pine trees, artistic photo installations including a giant hand platform, and panoramic views over the city. Developed as a community-based ecotourism destination, it offers forest walks, photography spots, and evening city-light views within a cool upland environment.

Visitors can expect a cool, shaded pine forest on hilly terrain with tall pine trees, winding forest paths and creatively built photo platforms including the iconic giant hand, hollow wood structures and viewing decks. The site offers open areas for walking and photography, small warungs and seating, and elevated viewpoints overlooking Yogyakarta city, especially atmospheric at sunset and after dark when city lights are visible.

Developed from 2016 as a community-based ecotourism destination in collaboration with Perhutani (state forestry company) and local residents of Dlingo, transforming a production pine forest into a sustainable tourism site to support local livelihoods while preserving the forest area.

Represents a community-managed ecotourism model in Yogyakarta, showcasing local creativity through wooden art installations and forest stewardship, and providing economic benefits to surrounding villages while maintaining traditional respect for the forest environment.