Best trails in Hallasan National Park
Located in Jeju Island, Hallasan National Park is known to be one of the must see places while on the island. This park attracts locals and visitors from all over the world. Hallasan features the tallest mountain in South Korea, the shield volcano mountain Hallasan.
Hallasan National Park is a treasure trove of unique ecological and geological systems. The biodiversity here is large and many species can be found simply by hiking on a trail. Make sure to check out Yeongjusan Mountain, a popular mountain that locals dub, "a mountain that is high enough to pull the galaxy." Although a national park, this park is not managed by the Korea National Park Service but instead it is managed by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province.
Top trails
- (680)•Hard•11.1 mi•Est. 8–8.5 hrHallasan Summit (성판악 - 관음사 탐방로 ) This trail starts from Seongpanak Trail (성판악 탐방로) and then down Gwaneumsa Trail (관음사 탐방로). These two courses are the only two hiking trails on Hallasan that require reservations. You'll need to show your ID and reservation QR code before passing through the entrance. As you climb up Seongpanak, you'll pass the Jindallaebat field shelter (진달래밭 대피소), which has the last restroom. There is also an option to climb Saraorum (사라오름) before reaching the summit. On a...
- (404)•Hard•11.5 mi•Est. 7.5–8.5 hrHallasan Mountain via Seongpanak Trail (한라산 via 성판악 탐방로) This trail is known to be the longest among all courses in Hallasan. The course has quite a variation in walking, including stone paths, stairs, and boardwalks. There are two restrooms on the way up. To hike the Seongpanak Trail, you must make a reservation online. There are a limited number of visitors per day, so it is recommended to book early. You'll need to show your ID and reservation QR code before passing through the...
- (290)•Hard•12.8 mi•Est. 9.5–10 hrGwaneumsa Trail (한라산 관음사 탐방로) Gwaneumsa Trail (관음사 탐방로), on the northern side of Hallasan Mountain (한라산), offers a chance to see Baengnokdam Lake (백록담). To hike Gwaneumsa Trail, you must make a reservation online. There are a limited number of visitors per day, so it is recommended that you book early. You must show your ID and reservation QR code before passing through the entrance. Gwaneumsa Trail has many steep staircases and stone paths. There is a restroom at the halfway point. You...
- (287)•Hard•10.4 mi•Est. 6–6.5 hrYeongsil Trail (영실탐방로) The Yeongsil Trail (영실탐방로) is known for its unique scenery in all four seasons, and it's a great place to see the fall colors. The trail leads through forests to the ridge of Hallasan Mountain, with beautiful views on the way to the summit and great photo opportunities at Byeongpungbawi (병풍바위). There's a shelter at Witse Oreum (윗세오름), a small summit created by a volcanic eruption, where you can eat the snacks you brought. Once you reach the South Wall junction (남벽분기점),...
- (123)•Moderate•7.8 mi•Est. 4.5–5 hrSara Oreum (사라오름) Jeju-do is home to a variety of other Oreums, such as Saebyeol Oreum (새별오름), Geum Oreum (금오름,) and Jeongmul Oreum (정물오름). The highest volcanic cone, Sara Oreum in Jeju, has a mountaintop lake that forms a wetland with water accumulating in a crater. To go to this trail, you need to book due to the capacity limit because it is also connected to one of the famous trails, Seongpanak Dulle-Gil.
- (150)•Moderate•7.0 mi•Est. 4.5–5 hrYeongsil Trail - Eorimok Trail (영실탐방로 - 어리목탐방로) This trail is considered one of the easy/moderate trails in Hanllasan. Climbing up to Yeongsil is mostly by walking on the wooden walkway and stairs, but descending the Eorimok trail is rocky. On the way up, you will see Byeongpungbawi (병풍바위) and Wisse-oruem (윗세오름), and on the way down, you will pass Mansedongsan Hill Observatory (만세동산 전망대). Trail hours vary seasonally, so please check in advance. Also, wearing proper hiking footwear with...
- (158)•Moderate•1.3 mi•Est. 1–1.5 hrEoseungsaengak Trail (어승생악 탐방로) Eoseungsaengak Trail is the shortest of all Hallasan hiking trails and can be accessed from the Erimok Visitor Center (어리목 탐방지원센터). The trail is very well maintained and mostly consists of stairs. It is home to a variety of animals and wildflowers. On the way up, you can see a colony of broad-leaf bamboo. Please note that there are limited hours of access, which are more restricted in winter. So please check in advance. Pets are not allowed, and flying...
- (72)•Hard•8.7 mi•Est. 6–6.5 hrEorimok Trail / Uriimok Trail (어리목 탐방로) Eorimok Trail (어리목 탐방로) is one of seven trails on Hallasan Mountain. This trail is on the northwest side of Hallasan, and you can start the hike from the Eorimok hiking trail entrance (어리목 등산로입구). From the beginning of the trail, there are many steep staircases on the way to Sajebi Dongsan (사제비 동산). Then to Nambyek Watershed Observatory (남벽 분기점), passing Witse Oreum (윗세오름), you will hike on wide boardwalks and stone paths with relatively flat...
- (19)•Hard•9.0 mi•Est. 6.5–7.5 hrDonnaeko Trail (돈내코 탐방로) Donnako Trail is less busy than other trails in Hallasan Mountain and does not require reservations. This trail can only go up to Witse Oreum (윗세오름), not to the summit. The trail consists of stone paths and deck stairs, and restrooms are available at Penggwe Shelter (펭궤휴게소). You can descend at Nambyeok Junction (남벽분기점), or if you want to go up to Witse Oreum, you can use Eorimok Trail (어리목탐방로) or Yeongsil Trail (영실탐방로) to descend. Parking is available near Chunghon...
- (14)•Hard•8.7 mi•Est. 6–7 hrDonnaeko Trail - Eorimok Trail (돈내코 탐방로 - 어리목 탐방로) There are 5 courses to climb Hallasan Mountain (한라산), but only two of them can reach the summit, Baeknokdam (백록담), while the others, including Donnaeko and Eorimok, go through Witse Oreum to the Nambyek Watershed Observatory. Donnako is named because it is the entrance to a stream where wild boars used to appear frequently and drink water. There are fewer hikers on the Donnaeko course than on the other courses so you can enjoy a quieter...
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Hallasan National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Hallasan National Park is Hallasan Summit, which has a 4.7 star rating from 680 reviews. This trail is 11.1 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,841 ft.
What is the longest trail in Hallasan National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Hallasan National Park is Gwaneumsa Temple Trail. This trail is estimated to be 12.8 mi long.
How many trails are in Hallasan National Park?
There are 13 trails in Hallasan National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 2,267 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hallasan National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Hallasan National Park has you covered. Gwaneumsa Temple Trail boasts the most elevation gain with 5,134 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Donnaeko Trail - Eorimok Trail, which will get you 4,084 ft of elevation gain.
