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Jatibungkus is one of limestone cave geosite in Karangsambung Karangbolong National Geopark, managed by Langse Pokdarwis (Kelompok Sadar Wisata). The objective of the study is to improve the economical value of geoturism as an alternative livelihood of local people in Jatibungkus through geosite development. This study used four methods, regional geological studies, field research, geosite and geomorphosite assessment analysis, and planning the geo track system inside and outside around the geosite. This research show that Jatibungkus Geosite is isolated hill with unique cave ornaments in geological features. This geosite is also related to olisostrom mechanism in Karangsambung Formation. Based on the geosite and geomorphosite assessment analysis, Jatibungkus Geosite eligible as a geotourism object with the highest feasibility values in conservation values of 87.5%. The other feasibility values are economical values of 66,6%, educational values of 62,5%, scientific and intrinsic values of 50% and added values of 50%. Geo track system in this geosite is integrating unique visual cave ornament and structural morphology in the geosite area. This geo track system is also integrated with other transportation routes and connected with other geosites in the Karangsambung Karangbolong National Geopark.