Best trails in Taebaeksan National Park

Taebaeksan - Yuilsa Temple - Danggol Entrance (태백산 - 유일사 - 당골 광장) Taebaeksan is a popular mountain in all seasons, especially in winter, when the Snowflake Festival is held, and many hikers enjoy hiking in the snow. The path from the starting point, Yuilsa Information Center (유일사 탐방지원센터), is the shortest route to the top of Taebaeksan Mountain. The trail is well-marked, and there are plenty of benches to rest on the way up. The slope is quite steep, so hiking shoes are recommended.

Cheonjedan - Manggyeongsa Temple (천제단 - 망경사) Taebaeksan is a popular mountain in all seasons, especially in winter, when the Snowflake Festival is held, and many hikers enjoy hiking in the snow. In spring, they also hold the Royal Azalea Festival. This course is the shortest among the many trails to climb Taebaeksan, starting from the Taebaek Provincial Park Box Office Yuilsa (태백산국립공원 유일사탐방지원센터). There are two historical temples on this course and the Cheonjedan Altar (천제단). The view from...

Taebaeksan - Cheonjedan - Munsubong Peak (태백산 - 천제단 - 문수봉) Taebaeksan Mountain is located in the middle of the huge mountain range, Baekdudaegan (백두대간) in Korea. This mountain is the main source of the mountains and rivers of the Korean Peninsula. Taebaeksan is a popular mountain in all seasons, especially in winter, when the Snowflake Festival is held, and many hikers enjoy hiking in the snow. This route starts at the Taebaek Coal Museum (태백석탄박물관) and takes you past Banjae Rest Area...

Taebaeksan Summit - Somunsubong Peak - Sagillyeong (태백산 정상 - 소문수봉 - 사길령) Taebaeksan is a popular mountain in all seasons, especially in winter, when the Snowflake Festival is held, and many hikers enjoy hiking in the snow. The trail starts at the Eupyeongjae Rest Stop (어평재 휴게소), which has restrooms, a convenience store, and restaurants. After a steep climb at the beginning, the trail gradually slopes up to the summit, Jangunbongbong (장군봉), and then a flat ridge to Somunsubong Peak (소문수봉)....

Munsubong Peak - Manggyeongsa Temple - Cheonjedan (문수봉 - 망경사 - 천제단) Taebaeksan is a popular mountain in all seasons, especially in winter, when the Snowflake Festival is held, and many hikers enjoy hiking in the snow. In spring, they also hold the Royal Azalea Festival. This route starts at the Taebaek Coal Museum (태백석탄박물관) and takes you to the summit, Janggunbong Peak past Mangyongsa Temple (망경사) and Cheonjedan Altar (천제단). The trail has many rocky paths and stone stairs.

Geumdaebong - Daedeoksan (금대봉-대덕산) Daedeoksan Mountain (대덕산) is a favorite among hikers for its wildflower hikes, with a typical route starting at Dumundongjae (두문동재). The Geumdaebong (금대봉) and The Geumdaebong and Daedeoksan areas are considered a treasure trove of diverse natural ecological resources in Korea and are designated as ecological and nature conservation areas. For this reason, Geumdaebong Peak to Daedeok Mountain is by reservation only, so be sure to make a reservation in...

Manhangje - Hambaeksan Peak (만항재 - 함백산) Part of the Taebaeksan National Park (태백산 국립공원), Hambaeksan (함백산) is a high mountain located between Taebaek (태백) and Jeongseon (정선). Like the other great mountains in Gangwon-do Province (강원도), it is famous for its winter hiking. The trailhead for this trail is at Manhangjae (만항재), which has parking lots. Manhangjae is the highest point in Korea that can be reached by car. If you go further up, there is another parking space. The trail has many...

Beakdudeagan Mountain Range: Doraegijae - Hwabangjae (백두대간 종주: 도래지개 - 화방재) The Baekdudaegan is a huge mountain range that runs from Baekdusan in North Korea to Jirisan Mountain (지리산) in South Korea. The mountain range runs through several famous mountains and national parks in South Korea, offering a wide variety of terrain and attractions. This course runs from Dorijigae (도리지개) to Hwabangjae (화방재)/Eupyeongjae Rest Area (어평재휴게소). You will first get to Guryongsan Mountain (구룡산), the border...