Best trails in Dadohaehaesang National Park

Hyang-Il-Am (향일암) Hyang-Il-Am (향일암) is a small heritage complex with temples and shrines. Located on the top of Mount Geumo (금오산), this site is known for its gorgeous views overlooking the ocean. It's especially popular during sunrise and sunset. As one of the four major prayer sites, Hyangilam is always bustling with people who want to fulfill their wishes. To get to the temple and the scenic spot, you must climb many stairs.

Palyeongsan - Neunggasa Temple - Gitdaebong Peak (팔영산- 능가사- 깃대봉) Dadohaehaesang National Park (다도해 해상국립공원) area stretches from Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, to Yeosu-si, and has about 400 islands within the national park. The park is divided into several sections, and Palyeongsan Mountain is the Palyeongsan District, located in Goheung County (고흥군). There are eight peaks in total in Palyeongsan, and the mountains are rugged and full of rock formations. There are many different routes to climb...

Hyang-Il-Am - Geumosan (향일암 - 금오산) Hyang-Il-Am (향일암) is a small heritage complex with temples and shrines. Located on the top of Mount Geumosan, this site is known for its gorgeous views overlooking the ocean. It's especially popular during sunrise and sunset. As one of the four major prayer sites, Hyangilam is always bustling with people who want to fulfill their wishes. To get to the temple and the scenic spot, you must climb up a lot of stairs.

Palyeongsan 6 Peaks Loop (팔영산 6봉 산행) This trail is located within Dadohaehaesang National Park (다도해해상국립공원), which is known to be one of South Korea's largest national parks. There are eight peaks in total in Palyeongsan, and you will reach 6 of them on this trail: Yuyeongbong (유영봉), Seongjubong (성주봉), Saenghwangbong (생황봉), Sajabong (사자봉), Orobong (오로봉) and Duryubong (두류봉). There are many sections with scrambling on steep rock faces, so be sure to wear hiking shoes with a good grip. The...

Yeosu Geumodo Bireong-gil Course 3 (여수 금오도 비렁길 3코스) Geumo Island (금오도), located below Yeosu, has five different Bireong-gil trails. 'Bireong' is the Yeosu dialect word for 'cliff.' These trails were created along the coastal cliffs with the beautiful seascape of Geumo Island. Course 3 runs from Jikpo Beach (직포해변) to Hakdong Breakwater (학동방파제). After passing through the dense camellia forest in Jikpo (직포), you will soon come to the Galbaramtong Observatory (갈바람통 전망대). From this observatory,...

Hongdo Gitdaebong (홍도 깃대봉) The entire island of Hongdo (홍도) is designated as a natural monument and is home to many rare plant and animal species. The trail is mostly on forest trails with stairs. But, there are many viewpoints along the way where you can admire the view of surrounding islands, the sea, and the stunning rocky cliffs. You can also enjoy panoramic views from an observation deck at Gitdaebong. You can catch a ferry boat to Hongdo from Mokpo Ferry Terminal (목포 연안여객터미널).

8 Peaks Palyeongsan Loop (팔영산 8봉 산행) This trail is located within Dadohaehaesang National Park (다도해해상국립공원), which is known to be one of South Korea's largest national parks. There are eight peaks in total in Palyeongsan, and you will reach all of them on this trail. The mountains are rugged and full of rock formations. There are many different routes to climb Palyeongsan Mountain, but this route can be accessed near the Neunggasa Temple (능가사)/Palyongsan Car Campground (팔영산 자동차 야영장). The...

Yeosu Geumodo Bireong-gil Course 1 (여수 금오도 비렁길 1코스) Geumo Island (금오도), located below Yeosu, has 5 different Bireong-gil trails. 'Bireong' is the Yeosu dialect word for 'cliff,' and these trails were created along the coastal cliffs with the beautiful seascape of Geumo Island. On Course 1, which runs from Hamgumi Breakwater (함구미 방파제) to Dupo Beach (두포해수욕장), you can see Yongdu Rock (용두바위), Miyeok Rock (미역바위), the remains of Songgwangsa Temple (송광사), and Sinseondae (신선대). In particular, the...

Yeosu Geumodo Bireong-gil Full Course (여수 금오도 비렁길 전구간) Geumo Island (금오도), located below Yeosu, has five different Bireong-gil trails. 'Bireong' is the Yeosu dialect word for 'cliff.' It means these trails were created along the coastal cliffs with the beautiful seascape of Geumo Island. This trail covers all five sections of Bireong-gil and starts from the mountain path behind Hamgumi village (함구미 마을). The trail is mostly made up of dirt and wooden decks and passes by many attractions...

Bonglaesan - Narodo Cypress Forest Loop Trail (봉래산 - 나로도 편백숲) Bonglaesan Mountain (봉래산) is located on Narodo Island (나로도) in Goheung. As an island mountain, it offers spectacular views of the ocean and mountain range from its summit. On this course, you'll walk through dense cedar and cypress forests, a highlight of Bonglaesan, and enjoy a forest bath. At the summit, a beacon station remains. A restroom is at the parking lot and right past the summit.