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  • One day walk in Gongju

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    near Sin’gwan-dong, Chungcheongnam-do (South Korea)
    Author
    alexgeorg
    Distance
    10.07mi
    Elevation +
    761f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofOne day walk in Gongju Photo ofOne day walk in Gongju Photo ofOne day walk in Gongju

    This was a nice one day walk in Gongju. It takes only one and a half hours to get there from Seoul Express Bus terminal. The bus tickets are cheap comparing to taxis. First thing you have to do is crossing the river. Fr...

  • Namdaebong and Hyangnobong

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    near Illon, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    9.69mi
    Elevation +
    3878f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofNamdaebong and Hyangnobong Photo ofNamdaebong and Hyangnobong Photo ofNamdaebong and Hyangnobong

    This hike starts at the Geumdae Ranger Station in Chiaksan National Park. There are 2 parking options. The large free parking area is about 1.5 km before the ranger station on the right with a big sign indicating you hav...

  • Dongtan Hill

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    near Geonneo-mal, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.51mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofDongtan Hill Photo ofDongtan Hill Photo ofDongtan Hill

    This is an easy hike/walk in a park in downtown Dongtan. There are several possible parking areas though they are not free. I thought it was a nice change of pace from the hikes closer to our home, but my wife did not th...

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  • Geomdansan

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    near Jakbatdeul, Gyeonggi (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.68mi
    Elevation +
    2119f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofGeomdansan Photo ofGeomdansan Photo ofGeomdansan

    This hike is in the South East corner of Seoul. I went by car because there is no subway stop nearby. The parking cost 3000 won for the day. The closest subway stop would be Sangil-dong at the end of Line 5 or Paldang on...

  • Sapaesan and Dobongsan

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    near Hoeryongdong, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    7.45mi
    Elevation +
    2884f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofSapaesan and Dobongsan Photo ofSapaesan and Dobongsan Photo ofSapaesan and Dobongsan

    This hike starts at Hoeryong Station on Line 1, exit 2 and ends at Dobongsan Station on Line 1. The hike follows roads for the first couple kilometers to get to the trail head. I forgot to start the navigation right away...

  • Daytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark

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    near Sŏrak-tong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Author
    onerror
    Distance
    8.40mi
    Elevation +
    3114f
    TrailRank
    43| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDaytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark Photo ofDaytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark Photo ofDaytrip Seoraksan Nationalpark

    The Daytrip combines the hike to Biryong Waterfall and to Utsanbawi Rock (passing Sinherungsa Temple and Heundeulbawi Rock).

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  • Hwagyesa Iljumun to Jeongneung

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    near Pŏnil-tong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofHwagyesa Iljumun to Jeongneung Photo ofHwagyesa Iljumun to Jeongneung Photo ofHwagyesa Iljumun to Jeongneung

    The is a relatively easy hike starting at the Suyu subway station (line 4) going into Bukhansan National Park. The trail head is 1.4 miles from the subway exit 5. You can also take the buses 151, 410, 1165, or 02. You en...

  • Jirisan Hike

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    near Kŏrim, South Gyeongsang (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    10.79mi
    Elevation +
    5138f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofJirisan Hike Photo ofJirisan Hike Photo ofJirisan Hike

    The hike started at the Georimgol trail head to the Saseuk shelter. From there we followed the ridge to the Jangteomok shelter, then up to the Cheonwanbong summit (I think that is the highest summit in Jirisan NP). Then ...

  • Gyeryongsan Loop

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    near Sŏmun (South Korea)
    Author
    Adam Collins
    Distance
    6.78mi
    Elevation +
    2139f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofGyeryongsan Loop Photo ofGyeryongsan Loop Photo ofGyeryongsan Loop

    50% easy (fire trail) and 50% moderate. Loop can be walked either clockwise or anti-clockwise. The route passes within 500m of Gyeryongsan summit. To reach the summit stone follow the footpath from the waypoint 'Ridge'. ...

  • Jeongneung national parc

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    near Chŏngnŭngsa-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    frankfhtedh
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    1670f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofJeongneung national parc Photo ofJeongneung national parc Photo ofJeongneung national parc

    Jeongneung national parc Take from metro station Gireum the bus 110B to get to the start. And back you take 110A to return to the metro station again. This circle route has on the right 95% nature underground with ston...

  • Mangwolsa St. - Mangwolsa temple - Donbongsan peak - Dobongsan St.

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    near Jaeunsa, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    rcanal
    Distance
    5.94mi
    Elevation +
    3360f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofMangwolsa St. - Mangwolsa temple - Donbongsan peak - Dobongsan St. Photo ofMangwolsa St. - Mangwolsa temple - Donbongsan peak - Dobongsan St. Photo ofMangwolsa St. - Mangwolsa temple - Donbongsan peak - Dobongsan St.

    Route through the Bukhansan National Park. Start from Mangwolsa Station, follow the track to pass underneath the motorway and head to the park entrance (small hut). At the park entrance, go around the right side of the ...

  • Birobong from the west

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    near Withwang-gol, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.63mi
    Elevation +
    3205f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofBirobong from the west Photo ofBirobong from the west Photo ofBirobong from the west

    This is a short but steep hike to Birobong summit in Chiaksan National Park. It gains close to 1000 meters in 4.1 km. It is rated moderate because it is so short, but it will give you a good workout. The summit view is n...

  • Saeduduk

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    near Saeduduk, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    6.69mi
    Elevation +
    2585f
    TrailRank
    42

    This is not the hike I had planned. I put the wrong address into my car's navigation. None the less it was a nice hike in the forest away from the sound of cars and the city. Birds and a babbling brook were the sound of ...

  • Bugaksan summit to Songbeuk-gu.

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    near Puam-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Svend Olling
    with Duygu Toker
    Distance
    3.59mi
    Elevation +
    1047f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofBugaksan summit to Songbeuk-gu. Photo ofBugaksan summit to Songbeuk-gu. Photo ofBugaksan summit to Songbeuk-gu.

    Very lovely trail to the summit of Bugaksan mountain along the medieval wall to Bugak Palgakjeong Pavillion which is a good place for lunch or coffee. Then back to our home in Songbeuk-gu. Lots of stairs, especially in t...

  • Buraksan and Doekamsan

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    near Chisan-dong, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    8.28mi
    Elevation +
    1913f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofBuraksan and Doekamsan Photo ofBuraksan and Doekamsan Photo ofBuraksan and Doekamsan

    The trail head is just off of route 1 in Chisan-dong, Pyeongtaek-Si. There is a parking lot at the trailhead, but the parking is not free and only accepts credit cards. It is only about a 20-25 minute walk from the main ...

  • Bukhansan park hike

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    near Chŏngnŭng-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    alexgeorg
    Distance
    6.64mi
    Elevation +
    1988f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofBukhansan park hike Photo ofBukhansan park hike Photo ofBukhansan park hike

    Nice hike in Bukhansan National Park. You can get there by subway, take off at Bukhansan Bogungmun station. You can take a bus, but the entrance is just in 10 min walk along the stream. There are plenty of trails for di...

  • Dogosan

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    near Sijŏn-ni, Chungcheongnam-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    3.57mi
    Elevation +
    1814f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofDogosan Photo ofDogosan Photo ofDogosan

    Dogosan is a 485 m peak near Asan in Dogo-myeon, Sijeon-ri. This is about 40 km SW of Pyeongtaek. There is a parking area with a restroom next to the entrance of the Dogo middle school. The trailhead is 1 km East of the ...

  • Hyangnobong

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    near Saem-gol, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    3.36mi
    Elevation +
    2313f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofHyangnobong Photo ofHyangnobong Photo ofHyangnobong

    The trailhead starts at the Haenggu information booth in Chiaksan National Park. There is a fee parking lot. There is also some free parking down the road if you are willing to walk a little more. There are restroom faci...

  • Mubongsan

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    near Pongnam-ni, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    3.42mi
    Elevation +
    1335f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofMubongsan Photo ofMubongsan Photo ofMubongsan

    Mubongsan is a 208 meter high hill a few km south south East of Osan city. The hike starts at the Mubongsan Youth Sports Center Parking lot. Driving Navigation: 810 Dongcheon-ri, Jinwi-myeon, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do By...

  • Hallasan Hike

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    near Minpat, Jeju (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    5.38mi
    Elevation +
    4616f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofHallasan Hike Photo ofHallasan Hike Photo ofHallasan Hike

    Hike of Hallasan from the north side. This is the shorter, but steeper route. The first part of the trail is not steep, but is very rocky with uneven footing. Once the trail starts to get steeper, it has stairs almost th...

  • Hike korea

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    near Kwanyangi-dong, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Jacqueline Smolders
    Distance
    7.48mi
    Elevation +
    2477f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofHike korea Photo ofHike korea Photo ofHike korea

    This route was first uploaded by Anton. I just extended it a bit towards the metro stations. I would call it a beginner+/moderate hike. The paths are not difficult to follow, lots of stairs and arrows. A tiny bit of scra...

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