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  • 도봉산역 to 북한산구이역 (신선대 정상) with G.A.S.

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    near Seowonanmal, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    2749f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo of도봉산역 to 북한산구이역 (신선대 정상) with G.A.S. Photo of도봉산역 to 북한산구이역 (신선대 정상) with G.A.S. Photo of도봉산역 to 북한산구이역 (신선대 정상) with G.A.S.

    Going in this direction on the trail to ShinSunHanDae Peak begins with a steep hike up over a rocky trail of boulders with steps built into the rocks at some points. Steep climb. Many sets of steep stairs. The trail has...

  • HL/GG-044 Suraksan & HL/GG-084 Bulamsan

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    near Hach’on, Gyeonggi (South Korea)
    Author
    va2vla
    Distance
    8.26mi
    Elevation +
    3547f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofHL/GG-044 Suraksan & HL/GG-084 Bulamsan Photo ofHL/GG-044 Suraksan & HL/GG-084 Bulamsan Photo ofHL/GG-044 Suraksan & HL/GG-084 Bulamsan

    A "loop" starting at Jangam subway station ascending first to Suraksan summit, then crossing over Deokneunggogae and going up to Bulamsan0 summit, to finish at Janggye subway station http://w2vla.wordpress.com/2011/02...

  • Mt. Seorak

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    near Oga-ri, Kangwŏn-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Wonho Shin
    Distance
    11.91mi
    Elevation +
    4603f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMt. Seorak Photo ofMt. Seorak Photo ofMt. Seorak

    The peaks of the Seoraksan Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea's most famous national park. Due to the many rare species f...

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  • Dobongsan (Juanbong peak)

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    near Taragwŏn, Gyeonggi (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    2.96mi
    Elevation +
    2418f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofDobongsan (Juanbong peak) Photo ofDobongsan (Juanbong peak) Photo ofDobongsan (Juanbong peak)

    Hike from Dobongsan Station (Subway line 1) to Juanbung peak. The first km passes a lot of street food vendors and stores selling outdoor gear. Once you are on the trail at around 1.2 km, the trail get progrssively steep...

    Juanbong peak
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  • Halla-San from Seongpanak to Gwaneumsa

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    near Mŏngmuul, Jeju-do (South Korea)
    Author
    ArielMat
    Distance
    11.92mi
    Elevation +
    3921f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofHalla-San from Seongpanak to Gwaneumsa Photo ofHalla-San from Seongpanak to Gwaneumsa Photo ofHalla-San from Seongpanak to Gwaneumsa

    The trek takes you to the top of the volcano through the eastern trail and descend from the northern. Views are great and gets windy on the top. The descent is steeper and slippery. Allow 8 hours for the whole trail. Fro...

  • 상계역 to 장암역, Hiking 수락산 with G.A.S.

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    near Sanggyeo-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    7.48mi
    Elevation +
    3081f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo of상계역 to 장암역, Hiking 수락산 with G.A.S. Photo of상계역 to 장암역, Hiking 수락산 with G.A.S. Photo of상계역 to 장암역, Hiking 수락산 with G.A.S.

    Good winter snowy hike up two peaks. The main peak on this trail is SuRak Mountain (507 meters). Great slippery icy hike. Safety first! Steep on both the beginning and the finish. Steeper and rocky trail down at the end...

  • with G.A.S. 북한산 우이역 to 회룡역

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    near Ui-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    7.62mi
    Elevation +
    3350f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofwith G.A.S. 북한산 우이역 to 회룡역 Photo ofwith G.A.S. 북한산 우이역 to 회룡역 Photo ofwith G.A.S. 북한산 우이역 to 회룡역

    도봉산에 등산이에요. Over DoBong Mountain. From BukHan Mountain Oo-ee Station To Hoe Ryong Station. Great magnificent boulders! Many rocks, big and small, along the trail and across the mountain ridgeline. Beautiful vistas. ...

  • KAIST Business School Stream Circuit

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    near Ch’ŏngnyangnii-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    9.33mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofKAIST Business School Stream Circuit Photo ofKAIST Business School Stream Circuit Photo ofKAIST Business School Stream Circuit

    This circuit follows the nearby tertiary and secondary streams (of the Han River). Mostly flat and paved surfaces with stops for rest and exercise.

  • Bukhansan trail

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    near Sindun, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Anca Foia
    Distance
    9.31mi
    Elevation +
    3432f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBukhansan trail Photo ofBukhansan trail Photo ofBukhansan trail

    The trail is ok but becomes very difficult at the pick. Incredibly steep and you need to have good shoes and gloves to climb to the peak. You can only take the difficult trail as the moderate one is closed, although not...

  • 설악산 - 울산바위 / Seoraksan - Ulsanbawi

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    near Sŏrak-tong, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Bryan3939
    Distance
    4.28mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of설악산 - 울산바위 / Seoraksan - Ulsanbawi Photo of설악산 - 울산바위 / Seoraksan - Ulsanbawi Photo of설악산 - 울산바위 / Seoraksan - Ulsanbawi

    This is a pretty easy (and busy trail) that you can get to in Seoraksan National Park near where you can take the cable cars (to a different peak). The hike is very leisurly and beautiful, but you won't be alone. This is...

  • Anmin Ridge Walk, Jinhae

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    near Naengch'ŏn, South Gyeongsang (South Korea)
    Author
    slee26oct
    Distance
    8.04mi
    Elevation +
    3986f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofAnmin Ridge Walk, Jinhae Photo ofAnmin Ridge Walk, Jinhae Photo ofAnmin Ridge Walk, Jinhae

    3rd April, 2010 General Lee Sun-Shin may have gotten the inspiration of building his famous turtle warship by hiking to Anmin Ridge as the views of little islands protrude out like giant turtles in the glimmering bay ...

  • 불광역 to 북한산우이역

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    near Taejo-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    9.55mi
    Elevation +
    4032f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of불광역 to 북한산우이역 Photo of불광역 to 북한산우이역 Photo of불광역 to 북한산우이역

    북한산 백두산 Start at Bul-Gwang Station. Finish at Buk Han San Woo Ee Station Steep at the beginning, steep in the middle, and steep at the end. Many beautiful peaks along the way. Iron railings very helpful for safe hiki...

  • Dobongsan SuperMax 2

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    near Seowonanmal, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    5.51mi
    Elevation +
    2287f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDobongsan SuperMax 2 Photo ofDobongsan SuperMax 2 Photo ofDobongsan SuperMax 2

    Begins with a lot of rocky trail on the way up. Before coming down, a technically challenging part of the trail offers cables for protection and something to grab onto.

  • Gwanaksan 2

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    near Daehak-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.36mi
    Elevation +
    1549f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofGwanaksan 2 Photo ofGwanaksan 2 Photo ofGwanaksan 2

    This is similar to my other Gwanaksan post, but goes in the other direction and has some minor trail differences. From subway line two, get off at the Seoul National University Station and use exit 3. Straight ahead wil...

  • 관악역 to 과천역 (and 정부과천청사역) with G.A.S.

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    near Seoksui-dong, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    20.52mi
    Elevation +
    3281f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of관악역 to 과천역 (and 정부과천청사역) with G.A.S. Photo of관악역 to 과천역 (and 정부과천청사역) with G.A.S. Photo of관악역 to 과천역 (and 정부과천청사역) with G.A.S.

    From Gwan-Ak Station to Gwa-Cheon Government Complex Station. 학우봉: 368m 국기봉: 477m And on to the complex, the football, and the hermitage (유정암??) Great hike! Leaves color the sky and trail as we walked along rocks and ...

  • Bukhansan

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    near Ui-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Anna Brokāne
    Distance
    7.92mi
    Elevation +
    2805f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofBukhansan Photo ofBukhansan Photo ofBukhansan

    Beginning and end by metro station. At the beginning there are coffee dhops and convenient stores. Took trail in spring when the bushes were blooming. Trail mostly through forest. You can have picnic at the top of the mo...

  • 팔당역 to 명일역 with G.A.S. Sangpal - Myŏngiril-tong

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    near Sangpal, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    18.00mi
    Elevation +
    3865f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of팔당역 to 명일역 with G.A.S. Sangpal - Myŏngiril-tong Photo of팔당역 to 명일역 with G.A.S. Sangpal - Myŏngiril-tong Photo of팔당역 to 명일역 with G.A.S. Sangpal - Myŏngiril-tong

    Wonderful hike through the leafy trails and snow. Feels great being out with the trees and the grass and the birds. Not too busy. Free trails, well maintained and peaceful. Distance to the bus stop to get on the bus: 12...

  • Crossing Mt Halla National Park of Jeju, Korea

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    near Sangmun-dong, Cheju-do (South Korea)
    Author
    Paths of Greece
    Distance
    5.13mi
    Elevation +
    1549f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofCrossing Mt Halla National Park of Jeju, Korea Photo ofCrossing Mt Halla National Park of Jeju, Korea Photo ofCrossing Mt Halla National Park of Jeju, Korea

    Freezing temperatures while crossing the Mt Halla National Park. Visibility was really low, but the iced bushes and the general landscape was very impressive! I will dress better next time!

  • Jeju coastal walk from Pyoseon to Tosan

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    near Tonghwa-dong, Jeju-do (South Korea)
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    Svend Olling
    with Duygu Toker
    Distance
    6.56mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofJeju coastal walk from Pyoseon to Tosan Photo ofJeju coastal walk from Pyoseon to Tosan Photo ofJeju coastal walk from Pyoseon to Tosan

    Easy hike along the volcanic coast of the south coast of Jeju Island. Many beautiful views of the waves splashing on to the black volcanic rocks. About half of the hike is on roads, the other half on prepared paths. It i...

  • Mundong Falls

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    near Mundong-ni, South Gyeongsang (South Korea)
    Author
    Prabhu
    Distance
    3.51mi
    Elevation +
    738f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofMundong Falls Photo ofMundong Falls Photo ofMundong Falls

    Activity: hiking with Jabba & Julie near T'ap-kol, South Gyeongsang (South Korea) Trail distance: 8.74 miles Elevation min: 75 feet, max: 1,709 feet Accum. height uphill: 2,848 feet, downhill: 2,972 feet Difficulty ...

  • Hallasan

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    near Mŏngmuul, Jeju-do (South Korea)
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    Viator 68
    Distance
    11.72mi
    Elevation +
    3796f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofHallasan Photo ofHallasan Photo ofHallasan

    Nice path up to Hallasan summit from Seonpanak station. Most of the path goes under the forest but when arriving to the top the trees dissapear and the panorama is amazing.

  • Namgosanseong fortress, Jengju, South Korea

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    near Sŏsŏhak-tong, Jeollabuk-do (South Korea)
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    anton_hkng
    Distance
    2.96mi
    Elevation +
    827f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofNamgosanseong fortress, Jengju, South Korea Photo ofNamgosanseong fortress, Jengju, South Korea Photo ofNamgosanseong fortress, Jengju, South Korea

    I was an easy walk with my wife next Namgosanseong fortress while visiting Jengju. You can see ruins of old walls and the view of the city of Jengju from the observation deck. Better to have proper hiking shoes. St...

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