Best trails in Seoraksan National Park

Ulsanbawi Trail (울산바위) This course climbs Ulsanbawi (울산바위), located on the north side of Seoraksan Mountain. It comprises six granite peaks boasting magnificent views. You can park and begin your hike at Seoraksan Sogongwon Park (설악산 소공원). You will pass by Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사), which houses the largest bronze Buddha statue in South East Asia. There is a restroom before reaching Heundeulbawi Rock (흔들바위). You can see the spectacular scenery of Seorak Mountain, the East Sea, Dalmabong Peak...

Towangseong Falls Observatory (토왕성폭포 전망대) You will start slowly through a mostly flat gravel path with some stairs. On the way up Towangseong Falls, you will see two waterfalls, Yukdam (육담폭포) and Biryong Falls (비룡폭포). Towangseong Falls Observatory (토왕성폭포 전망대) is an observation area where visitors can overlook the Towangseong Falls from a distance. There are also many stairs to the observatory, but once you get to the deck, it will provide you with rewarding views of the waterfall and the...

Biseondae Peak (비선대) Starting at the Seoraksan National Park entrance, this hike climbs gently along a river engulfed in silvery-white granite pillars and lush forestry. A few miles in, you will arrive at Biseondae Rocks - a beautiful spot along the mountain stream. This spot provides stunning views and the unique opportunity to see the engraved poems on the rocks along the river. Biseondae derives from the legend of a fairy who flew up into the heavens while admiring the area's beautiful...

Biryong Falls (비룡폭포) This is a gorgeous hike, along the water most of the way. This trail is a very well-maintained trail passing two waterfalls in Seoraksan National Park, the largest and most popular park in South Korea. The falling water of the loud and magnificent Biryong Falls looks like dragons flying up toward the sky, which is why it was named Biryong (flying dragon) Falls. There is a relatively wide path leading to Biryong Waterfall through a bamboo forest, making it a very nice...

Mount Seoraksan and Daecheongbong Peak (설악산 대청봉) This is a famous hike through the Cheonbul-dong Valley (천불동계곡), which can be started from Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사). Cheonbul-dong is named because it appears to be carved with a thousand Buddha images, each with a different appearance. Cheonbul-dong Valley is home to several waterfalls, such as Oryeon Falls (오련폭포), Yang Falls (양폭포), and Cheondang Falls (천당폭포). The section from Biseondae (비선대) to Geumganggul Cave (금강굴) is made up of steep...

Biseondae - Cheonbuldong Valley (비선대 - 천불동 계곡) Seoraksan National Park (설악산국립공원) is a beautiful park located in the north-eastern corner of South Korea. This hike has some challenging sections, so it is recommended to have proper footwear. Cheonbuldong Valley is known for its numerous peaks, which resemble thousands of Buddhist statues. The water in this valley is crystal clear, and the waterfalls are stunning. You can also visit Geumganggul Cave (금강굴), which contains a tiny Buddhist...

Daecheongbong Peak (대청봉) Daecheongbong Peak (대청봉) is the highest peak of Seoraksan Mountain and the third highest peak in Korea after Hallasan and Jirisan. Passing by Shinheungsa Temple (신흥사) from the trailhead, you will reach Biseondae Rock (비선대), where you will come to a fork toward Cheonbul-dong Valley Course (천불동 계곡 코스) and Dinosaur Ridge Course (공룡능선코스). Cheonbul-dong Valley Course is the best way to enjoy the fall foliage, waterfalls, and rock formations as you climb along the...

Seoraksan Dinosaur Ridge - Cheonbuldong Valley (설악산 공룡능선 - 천불동 계곡 코스) This course is the most representative and famous route to climb Seoraksan National Park (설악산 국립공원). It climbs the famous Dinosaur Ridge (공룡능선) and Cheonbuldong Valley (천불동 계곡) courses in a loop. At Biseondae Rock (비선대), there is a fork in the path between Dinosaur Ridge (공룡능선) and Cheonbuldong Valley (천불동 계곡). The hike to Dinosaur Ridge begins what many consider to be the most challenging and rewarding section of the...

Daecheongbong (대청봉) There are several trails to get to the highest peak, Daecheongbong in Seoraksan. The hardest trail you can take is from Hangyeryeong to Daecheongbong in the winter. If you do this you will need to sleep 1 night at Jungcheong Shelter. The next day you will head up to Daecheongbong from the shelter and then go down to the east part of Seoraksan. Seoraksan provides different sceneries every season. Challenge this beautiful mountain.

Gwonguemseong Peak (Seoraksan Castle) Trail (설악산 권금성) This hike begins after riding the cable car up from the main entrance of Seoraksan National Park. The peak offers a fantastic 360-degree panoramic view and is the park's best view. After getting off the cable car, visitors can hike to Gwongeumseong Peak (Seoraksan Castle) to get a birds-eye-view of Serok City and the East Sea. Follow the well-marked trail up until you reach the open scramble to the top. The final ascent has ropes to...