Pengembangan Jalur Trekking sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Keselamatan dan Kenyamanan Wisatawan di Wana Wisata Ranca Upas Kabupaten Bandung

Abstract

Kawasan Wisata Ranca Upas merupakan salah satu destinasi wisata alam yang memiliki potensi besar untuk dikembangkan melalui aktivitas trekking. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kondisi aktual jalur trekking, menganalisis persepsi wisatawan serta pengelola dan membuat rancangan pengembangan jalur trekking terutama pada aspek keselamatan dan kenyamanan. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, dan kuesioner kepada 100 wisatawan menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Analisis data dilakukan secara kualitatif serta secara kuantitatif. Jalur trekking masih memiliki karakter alami berupa tanah, area rawa, dan sedikit bebatuan dengan kontur yang bervariasi. Permasalahan utama yang ditemukan meliputi keterbatasan fasilitas keselamatan, minimnya papan petunjuk arah, serta kurangnya fasilitas pendukung bagi wisatawan. Pengembangan difokuskan pada penyediaan papan petunjuk arah, denah jalur trekking, rambu keselamatan, fasilitas darurat, tempat sampah, dan area istirahat. Penyusunan denah jalur dan penempatan papan petunjuk.

The Ranca Upas Tourism Area is a natural tourist destination with great potential for development through trekking activities. This study aims to analyze the current condition of the trekking trails, examine the perceptions of tourists and managers, and develop a plan for the improvement of the trekking trails, particularly in terms of safety and comfort. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and a questionnaire administered to 100 tourists using accidental sampling. Data analysis was conducted both qualitatively and quantitatively. The trekking trails still retain their natural character, consisting of soil, swampy areas, and scattered rocks with varied terrain. The main issues identified include limited safety facilities, a lack of directional signs, and insufficient support facilities for tourists. Development efforts focused on providing directional signs, trail maps, safety signs, emergency facilities, trash bins, and rest areas. The project also involved creating trail maps and installing directional signs.