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  • near Pulgwangi-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    9.08mi
    Elevation +
    3435f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofG.A.S. 북한산.독바위 to 구파발 Station Photo ofG.A.S. 북한산.독바위 to 구파발 Station Photo ofG.A.S. 북한산.독바위 to 구파발 Station

    Good trail with beautiful rock faces and outcropping. Some challenging inclines. Follow a wall section on the latter half of the trail. Take you time and enjoy. At end of trail, take Bus 8772 or 704 to 구파발역 or 연신에 (...

  • near Dongseon, Busan (South Korea)
    Distance
    4.84mi
    Elevation +
    1703f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBusan hiking( Yeon-dae bong/ peak, 456m) Photo ofBusan hiking( Yeon-dae bong/ peak, 456m) Photo ofBusan hiking( Yeon-dae bong/ peak, 456m)

    It is the largest island in Busan. Numerous mountains are unfolded, including the highest peak of Yeondaesan (459.4m), along the coastline, from the surrounding white sand beach connecting Nulcha and Dongseon to the nort...

  • near Yŏngdŭngp’oi-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    26.69mi
    Elevation +
    2582f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMt. Dobongsan in Bukhansan National Park - Sinseondae Peak Photo ofMt. Dobongsan in Bukhansan National Park - Sinseondae Peak Photo ofMt. Dobongsan in Bukhansan National Park - Sinseondae Peak

    Due to data problem I had to start trackng while leaving the hotel, but the real trail starts after leaving Dobongsan Station. It took us 2h to reach the peak and about 2h to go down (including quite a lot of pictures...

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  • Hongje - Seodaemun-gu

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    near Hongjeil-tong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    3.40mi
    Elevation +
    1106f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofHongje - Seodaemun-gu Photo ofHongje - Seodaemun-gu Photo ofHongje - Seodaemun-gu

    Beautiful hike up on the mountain, pretty easy hike with a really nice view over the city. Way back is mostly flat and on the path.

  • near Kwanyangi-dong, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    7.40mi
    Elevation +
    1972f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo of관악산, 인덕원역 to 사당역 with S.A.? Photo of관악산, 인덕원역 to 사당역 with S.A.? Photo of관악산, 인덕원역 to 사당역 with S.A.?

    GWAN-AK Mountain from In-Deok-Won Station to Sa-Dahng Station No extreme inclines on this hike. A good approach with some inclines but nothing too steep. Several scrambles over rock outcroppings. Nothing technical. T...

  • Dobongdong - Seowonanmal

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    near Dobongdong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    7.42mi
    Elevation +
    2615f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofDobongdong - Seowonanmal Photo ofDobongdong - Seowonanmal Photo ofDobongdong - Seowonanmal

    Do-bong-san trail is a beautiful trail with lots of temples, fresh water streams and grand mountains. DoBong Mountain has some difficult parts and quite a few places with stairs. No technical climbs. There are some plac...

  • Gwanaksan and Samseongsan

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    near Sadangil-tong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    9.05mi
    Elevation +
    4787f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofGwanaksan and Samseongsan Photo ofGwanaksan and Samseongsan Photo ofGwanaksan and Samseongsan

    10th of April, 2010 This hike tackles two mountains Gwanaksan (632m) and Samseongsan (481m) from Sadang station in Seoul to Anyang in the province of Gyeongido. This border crossing hike is interesting as you initally...

  • A.Gi.S. to the 백운대 Peak

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    near Ui-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    7.74mi
    Elevation +
    3048f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofA.Gi.S. to the 백운대 Peak Photo ofA.Gi.S. to the 백운대 Peak Photo ofA.Gi.S. to the 백운대 Peak

    북한산 우이역 to 북한산 보국문역; Great hike. Steep in the first half to the peak, along the wall in the middle, and a somewhat gentle grade down to town and lunch. Stairs and cables to help with this non-technical ascent.

  • SMR, Hoegi - Guri - Hoegi Circle

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    near Hoegi-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    18.08mi
    Elevation +
    541f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofSMR, Hoegi - Guri - Hoegi Circle Photo ofSMR, Hoegi - Guri - Hoegi Circle Photo ofSMR, Hoegi - Guri - Hoegi Circle

    회기역 - 구리시 - 망우역 - 회구 City walk along the tributaries of the Han River. Starts at KAIST College of Business campus back gate. Winds around and past the Korea Military Academy and the National Athletics Training Complex (f...

  • near Paek-kol (South Korea)
    Distance
    8.13mi
    Elevation +
    3012f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofPiangol valley (Jirisan Nat. Park) Photo ofPiangol valley (Jirisan Nat. Park) Photo ofPiangol valley (Jirisan Nat. Park)

    Jirisan National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Korea, and the Jirisan valley show all it wilderness, with bears an plenty of flora and wildlife, is a step valley with waterfalls and, in autumn has one of the...

  • Inwangsan Nature Park

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    near Hongjesa-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    1.96mi
    Elevation +
    837f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofInwangsan Nature Park Photo ofInwangsan Nature Park Photo ofInwangsan Nature Park

    Very nice hike in an Inwangsan Nature Park. Lots of beautiful, huge rocks and lots of places were to rest and have a great view. You can access this trail from several places e.g. from Hongje station take exit 2 and w...

    Nice trail, good description. Only that the pat near to the sandy tennis field has a note that is accessible only to the...
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  • Gimhae (Nalbak - Pukpu-dong)

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    near Nalbak, Gyeongsangnam-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    3.22mi
    Elevation +
    1401f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGimhae (Nalbak - Pukpu-dong) Photo ofGimhae (Nalbak - Pukpu-dong) Photo ofGimhae (Nalbak - Pukpu-dong)

    Nice trek with start from Gimhae City. At the top, Super panorama views of Gimhae. In the middle of trail, great platform to practice body exercises, back to town via river . Good to enjoy it !!

  • near Sangmun-dong, Jeju-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    1795f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofMt. Halla (Hallasan). Yeongsil trail up and down Photo ofMt. Halla (Hallasan). Yeongsil trail up and down Photo ofMt. Halla (Hallasan). Yeongsil trail up and down

    Easy trail, just a bit steepy the first km. Recommendation: arrive early at the parking (we arrived 9 am) in order to park just at the starting point, and not 2.5km back (2nd parking) Starts at 1280m and ends at 1700m. ...

  • near Mŏngmuul, Jeju-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    11.41mi
    Elevation +
    3898f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofHallasan - Seongpanak to Gwaneumsa Photo ofHallasan - Seongpanak to Gwaneumsa Photo ofHallasan - Seongpanak to Gwaneumsa

    This hike goes up the Seongpanak trail to reach the summit and then goes down via the Gwaneumsa trail. Logistics: You need a permit to enter this trail! (https://visithalla.jeju.go.kr/main/main.do). Reserve your spot at...

  • Baek-wun-dae peak

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    near Sindun, Gyeonggi-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    5.76mi
    Elevation +
    2533f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBaek-wun-dae peak Photo ofBaek-wun-dae peak Photo ofBaek-wun-dae peak

    Awesome hike to the summit of the highest peak in the Bukhansan National Park in the north of Seoul. Standing at 836 meters, the view from Baek-wun-dae summit allow you to asses the large dimension of the city. The path...

  • near Jaeryangbat, Gangwon-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    13.42mi
    Elevation +
    4590f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of설악산 / Seoraksan - 한계령 to 대청봉 to 비선대 Photo of설악산 / Seoraksan - 한계령 to 대청봉 to 비선대 Photo of설악산 / Seoraksan - 한계령 to 대청봉 to 비선대

    A two day and one night hike that we started at the western side of the national park and ended on the eastern side of the park where the cable car is. We stayed at the 희운각 shelter, which you will have to book in advance...

  • near Suseo-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    1506f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of대모산과 구룡산 / Daemosan and Guryeongsan Photo of대모산과 구룡산 / Daemosan and Guryeongsan Photo of대모산과 구룡산 / Daemosan and Guryeongsan

    A pretty easy going hike that starts at Suseo Station exit 6 and finishes near Yangjae Citizen's forest. You go to the top of both Daemosan and Guryeongsan and are treated to some spectacular views of Seoul from each mou...

  • Suraksan hike

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    near Hach’on, Gyeonggi (South Korea)
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    2247f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSuraksan hike Photo ofSuraksan hike Photo ofSuraksan hike

    Hike of Suraksan from Jagnam Station (line 7) to Donggogae Station (line 4). Time 3:45 at a moderate pace. 600 m elevation gain Distance 8.8 km Some parts of the trail are steep and require scrambling up/down rocks. ...

  • near Minpat, Jeju-do (South Korea)
    Distance
    10.87mi
    Elevation +
    4833f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo of한라산 - 관음사트레일 / Hallasan - Gwaneumsa Trail Photo of한라산 - 관음사트레일 / Hallasan - Gwaneumsa Trail Photo of한라산 - 관음사트레일 / Hallasan - Gwaneumsa Trail

    A great hike that will offer you the best views of the mountain and surrounding area while climbing to the top of South Korea's highest peak. This hike starts and ends at the same place and has some pretty steep sections...

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