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Photo of Bukhansan peaks / Baegundae peak / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 북한산 Photo of Hallasan / Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa trails / Sara Oreum / Jeju island, South Korea / 한라산, 성판악 탐방로, 관음사 탐방로 Photo of Dobongsan / Y-valley / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 도봉산
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  • Bukhansan peaks / Baegundae peak / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 북한산

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    near Pulgwangil-tong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    anton_hkng
    Distance
    9.61mi
    Elevation +
    4918f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBukhansan peaks / Baegundae peak / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 북한산 Photo ofBukhansan peaks / Baegundae peak / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 북한산 Photo ofBukhansan peaks / Baegundae peak / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 북한산

    It is one of my favorite routes so far. The hike is long, challenging, and scenic. You will start climbing the peaks of Bukhansan (Bukhan mt.) one by one starting from 300m-ish peaks and finishing with the highest peak -...

    Super awesome hike! I enjoyed it a lot. It took me a bit under 8 hours to complete with plenty of breaks. I kinda ran ou...
    Jacqueline Smolders

  • Hallasan / Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa trails / Sara Oreum / Jeju island, South Korea / 한라산, 성판악 탐방로, 관음사 탐방로

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    near Mŏngmuul, Jeju-do (South Korea)
    Author
    anton_hkng
    Distance
    11.93mi
    Elevation +
    4134f
    TrailRank
    70| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHallasan / Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa trails / Sara Oreum / Jeju island, South Korea / 한라산, 성판악 탐방로, 관음사 탐방로 Photo ofHallasan / Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa trails / Sara Oreum / Jeju island, South Korea / 한라산, 성판악 탐방로, 관음사 탐방로 Photo ofHallasan / Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa trails / Sara Oreum / Jeju island, South Korea / 한라산, 성판악 탐방로, 관음사 탐방로

    Hallasan Hallasan is a massive shield volcano on Jeju Island and the highest mountain in South Korea (1947m). A large crater over 400 m in diameter tops the volcano. You will see the Baengnokdam crater lake on the top I...

    Love your detailed description! I thought it will be difficult hiking for me as beginner but it was actually okay. It is...
    Grace Si
    Moderate to difficult for beginner. Easy for trail runners. The marking is all clear. Enjoy the trail 😁
    zakuan.run

  • Dobongsan / Y-valley / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 도봉산

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    near Seowonanmal, Seoul (South Korea)
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    anton_hkng
    Distance
    4.65mi
    Elevation +
    3169f
    TrailRank
    69| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDobongsan / Y-valley / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 도봉산 Photo ofDobongsan / Y-valley / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 도봉산 Photo ofDobongsan / Y-valley / Bukhansan national park, Seoul, South Korea / 도봉산

    A loop in the Bukhansan national park next to Dobongsan (Dobong Mt). with summiting it. Dobongsan has an elevation of 739 m. While following this route you will pass several temples (I did not visit them but you will se...

    great description, thanks for posting
    Magdalena Karolak

  • Gwanaksan

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    near Pangbaei-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
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    oceans2001
    Distance
    6.87mi
    Elevation +
    2047f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofGwanaksan Photo ofGwanaksan Photo ofGwanaksan

    This was a hike from Sadang station to Gwanaksan returning by way of Seoul National University. It took about 3.5 hours at a moderate to fast pace. I was hiking alone, so I did not stop much except to get a quick picture...

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  • Gwanaksan, Seoul, South Korea / 관악산

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    near Gan-chon, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    anton_hkng
    Distance
    6.38mi
    Elevation +
    2687f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofGwanaksan, Seoul, South Korea / 관악산 Photo ofGwanaksan, Seoul, South Korea / 관악산 Photo ofGwanaksan, Seoul, South Korea / 관악산

    Gwanaksan Gwanaksan (관악산) or Mt. Gwanak is located in Seoul. Interesting locations on the trail - Observation deck (P-07) - Gukkibong (Gukgibong) Peak (P-09) 525 m - Yeonjuam Hermitage (temple) and the three-story st...

    Thanks for posting this hike! I enjoyed it a lot. Even though there are signs i did use the wikiloc trail quite a lot to...
    Jacqueline Smolders

  • HL/JJ-001 Hallasan

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    near Mŏngmuul, Jeju (South Korea)
    Author
    va2vla
    Distance
    12.06mi
    Elevation +
    4009f
    TrailRank
    62| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofHL/JJ-001 Hallasan Photo ofHL/JJ-001 Hallasan Photo ofHL/JJ-001 Hallasan

    20110730 Hike from Seongpanak to summit to Gwaneumsa. Yes, it's the highest peak in ROK, yes it's almost 20km, but the trail is not challenging at all, despite its length, hence the "moderate" rating. 산행 성판악부터 정상에서 SOTA운...

    what a beautiful and nice trail.
    Mohammad Alkhudhair
    La millor ruta per fer.
    Elpinxaotmasgonzalez
    belle grimpette :-)
    narutounet

  • Seoul, South Korea - Namsan Park and North Seoul Tower

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    near Ch’ŏngp’ail-tong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    5.30mi
    Elevation +
    1483f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Namsan Park and North Seoul Tower Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Namsan Park and North Seoul Tower Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Namsan Park and North Seoul Tower

    Starting from Seoul Train Station, the track climbs Namsan via the footpath/stairs on its west side. The route follows a portion of the restored Seoul City Wall. It passes the "Namsan Baekbeom Plaza", the "Patriot An Jun...

  • Seoul Bukhansan National Park trail

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    near Sindun, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Yannick Forner
    Distance
    4.69mi
    Elevation +
    1988f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofSeoul Bukhansan National Park trail Photo ofSeoul Bukhansan National Park trail Photo ofSeoul Bukhansan National Park trail

    Fantastic trail , the « black ridge » trail !! From Shilla Stay hotel, take metro 1 hour , stop at Gupabal , then take bus 704 or 720 or 8772 (?) 20 min . Stop at Bukhansan (in fact follow people with bag back and trekk...

  • Soyosan

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    near Soyo-dong, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    2470f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSoyosan Photo ofSoyosan Photo ofSoyosan

    This is a round trip hike starting and ending at Soyosan Station. If you go by car there is a parking lot at the entrance of the park. It is 2.4 km from Soyosan Station to the trail head. The circut of Soyosan is 8.2 km ...

    I did this trail today with some friends, definitely a challenge in the beginning when we took the right path at the ent...
    John Quackenbush

  • Busan hiking: Mt. Hwang-ryeong 427m

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    near Yangchŏng 2-dong, Busan (South Korea)
    Author
    Busan backpacker
    Distance
    5.40mi
    Elevation +
    1319f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBusan hiking: Mt. Hwang-ryeong 427m Photo ofBusan hiking: Mt. Hwang-ryeong 427m Photo ofBusan hiking: Mt. Hwang-ryeong 427m

    As the representative noted mountain in Busan, along with Geumjeongsan Mountain, Hwangryeongsan Mountain is in the center of Busan stretching to Nam-gu, Suyeong-gu, Yeonje-gu, and Busanjin-gu. It’s the second-highest mou...

    Bonita ruta, felicitaciones.
    Mr Hunter

  • Yebongsan-Ungilsan Hike

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    near Sangpal, Gyeonggi (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    7.99mi
    Elevation +
    3110f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofYebongsan-Ungilsan Hike Photo ofYebongsan-Ungilsan Hike Photo ofYebongsan-Ungilsan Hike

    This is a very nice, but strenuous day hike. It took about 5 1/2 hours at a moderate pace with about a 10 minute stop at the Yebongsan summit, a 20 minute stop for lunch, and a 15 minute stop at the Ungilsan summit. I ra...

  • Suraksan-Buramsan trail, Seoul, South Korea / 수락산, 불암산

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    near Dongmak, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    anton_hkng
    Distance
    10.75mi
    Elevation +
    4472f
    TrailRank
    58| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSuraksan-Buramsan trail, Seoul, South Korea / 수락산, 불암산 Photo ofSuraksan-Buramsan trail, Seoul, South Korea / 수락산, 불암산 Photo ofSuraksan-Buramsan trail, Seoul, South Korea / 수락산, 불암산

    You will hike two mountains while following this route Suraksan (637 m) and Buramsan (507 m). Periodically you will have a view of Dobongsan on the right side. Difficulty. It is a long trail with significant elevatio...

    Didn’t expect there are people hiking 2 mountains in a day😂 but those are 2 good trails in Seoul.
    Grace Si

  • Seoul Trail

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    near Daragwon, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    KhanU2x15
    Distance
    99.04mi
    Elevation +
    24242f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofSeoul Trail Photo ofSeoul Trail Photo ofSeoul Trail

    Seoul Trail(서울 둘레길) 서울 둘레길은 서울의 외곽 157Km 따라 걸으며 아름다운 자연경관과 생태를 배우고, 느끼고, 즐기고, 체험할 수 있는 자연생태탐방로 이다. Seoul Trail is a 157km course for hiking along a path surrounding Seoul while enjoying beautiful nature and ecological ...

  • Birobong

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    near Musoejŏm, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    9.75mi
    Elevation +
    3327f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofBirobong Photo ofBirobong Photo ofBirobong

    Birobong Peak is located in Chiaksan National Park near Wonju, about a 2 hour drive from Seoul or Osan. By car take highway 50 east so the Saemal Interchange. There will be signs for the park as you approach the exit. Af...

  • KOR-Seoul-Bukhansan Ui-Baegundae Peak-Daedongmun

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    near Ui-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Yannick Forner
    Distance
    7.73mi
    Elevation +
    2822f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofKOR-Seoul-Bukhansan Ui-Baegundae Peak-Daedongmun Photo ofKOR-Seoul-Bukhansan Ui-Baegundae Peak-Daedongmun Photo ofKOR-Seoul-Bukhansan Ui-Baegundae Peak-Daedongmun

    Start from hotel Shilla Stay Guru Digital Complex subway station , to Sookmyung women university station line 1 , then take light train to terminus Bukhansan Ui station, exit 2 and turn left to Main Street going to Bukha...

  • Jirisan National Park in 2 days, Banyabong and Cheonwangbong peaks, South Korea / 지리산, 반야봉, 천왕봉

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    near Chwasa-ri, Jeollanam-do (South Korea)
    Author
    anton_hkng
    Distance
    23.63mi
    Elevation +
    8320f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofJirisan National Park in 2 days, Banyabong and Cheonwangbong peaks, South Korea / 지리산, 반야봉, 천왕봉 Photo ofJirisan National Park in 2 days, Banyabong and Cheonwangbong peaks, South Korea / 지리산, 반야봉, 천왕봉 Photo ofJirisan National Park in 2 days, Banyabong and Cheonwangbong peaks, South Korea / 지리산, 반야봉, 천왕봉

    Jirisan National Park Jirisan National Park (지리산국립공원) is the largest national park in South Korea. Jirisan was the first park to be designated as a national park in the country in 1967. This is a hike along the entire J...

  • 남포역-봉래산-자봉-손봉-흰여울문화마을-남포역 Nampo Station-Bongnaesan-Jabong-Sonbong-huinnyeoul culture village-Nampo Station

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    near Namp’o-dong, Busan (South Korea)
    Author
    Tutor Korean
    Distance
    7.42mi
    Elevation +
    1585f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo of남포역-봉래산-자봉-손봉-흰여울문화마을-남포역 Nampo Station-Bongnaesan-Jabong-Sonbong-huinnyeoul culture village-Nampo Station Photo of남포역-봉래산-자봉-손봉-흰여울문화마을-남포역 Nampo Station-Bongnaesan-Jabong-Sonbong-huinnyeoul culture village-Nampo Station Photo of남포역-봉래산-자봉-손봉-흰여울문화마을-남포역 Nampo Station-Bongnaesan-Jabong-Sonbong-huinnyeoul culture village-Nampo Station

    남포역을 출발해서 복천사를 먼저 방문한 후에 봉래산, 자봉, 손봉 순서로 돌아보았습니다. 하산 후 흰여울문화마을을 거쳐서 남포역으로 돌아왔습니다.I left Nampo Station and visited Bokcheonsa Temple first, then looked around Bongraesan Mountain, Jabong, and Sonbong. After getting off th...

  • New trail road in Geumjeongsan, Busan.

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    near Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do (South Korea)
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    Busan backpacker
    Distance
    8.34mi
    Elevation +
    3294f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofNew trail road in Geumjeongsan, Busan. Photo ofNew trail road in Geumjeongsan, Busan. Photo ofNew trail road in Geumjeongsan, Busan.

    New Trail Route in Geumjeongsan, Busan (Nurigil section) how to go there? start: gyeseog ma-eul(village town) bus stop. end: gyeseog ma-eul(village town) bus stop. from Hopo subway station, transfer a bus 23, 2...

  • Cheonggyesan, Seoul, South Korea / 청계산

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    near Munwon-dong, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
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    anton_hkng
    Distance
    7.66mi
    Elevation +
    3629f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofCheonggyesan, Seoul, South Korea / 청계산 Photo ofCheonggyesan, Seoul, South Korea / 청계산 Photo ofCheonggyesan, Seoul, South Korea / 청계산

    A hike on Cheonggyesan Mt. The hike is not really challenging, but scenic. Cheonggyesan has an elevation of 620 m. It is located on the outskirts of Seoul and you will enjoy the view of the city and hills nearby. Diff...

  • Bukhansan Bibong Hike

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    near Pulgwangi-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.94mi
    Elevation +
    1860f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBukhansan Bibong Hike Photo ofBukhansan Bibong Hike Photo ofBukhansan Bibong Hike

    This hike starts at the Dokbawi Subway station om line 6 in Bulgwang-dong and ends at the 7212/7730 bus stop in Gugi-dong. Even though the hike is only just under 5 miles, I rated it moderate because it is steep and invo...

    A beautiful hike indeed. Be aware when doing this hike in the winter, ice and snow can make part of the path slippery an...
    Globerunner

  • 관악역 - 과천역 with G.A.S.

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    near Seoksui-dong, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    7.66mi
    Elevation +
    3182f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo of관악역 - 과천역 with G.A.S. Photo of관악역 - 과천역 with G.A.S. Photo of관악역 - 과천역 with G.A.S.

    A hike over and around lots of boulders and big and small outcroppings. Some steep inclines over rocks. Great hike!

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