Seoul
EasyAchasan Hiking Guide: Han River Views and Sunrise
A practical guide to hiking Achasan in Seoul — the main summit route, the Achasan-Yongmasan ridge traverse, Han River sunrise views, and subway directions.
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Korea's mountains change character province by province. Pick a region to see the guides we've written for it.
10 guides
Seoul
City-accessible day hikes. Granite, fortress walls, and clear signage.
Seoul
HardBukhansan Hiking Guide: Baegundae Summit in Seoul
A practical guide to hiking Bukhansan National Park in Seoul — Baegundae summit routes, Bukhansanseong Fortress, Insubong rock climbing, and subway access.
Seoul
ModerateBulamsan Hiking Guide: Granite Ridge and Azaleas
A practical guide to hiking Bulamsan in northeast Seoul — the Sanggye route, Hwangangdae technical scramble, spring azaleas, and how to get there by subway.
Seoul
ModerateCheonggyesan Hiking Guide: Routes and Waterfalls
A practical guide to hiking Cheonggyesan near Seoul — the Wonteogol valley route, ridge traverse to 618m, hidden waterfalls, and subway access from Gangnam.
Seoul
HardDobongsan Hiking Guide: Sinseondae and Obong Ridge
A practical guide to hiking Dobongsan in Seoul — the Sinseondae sunrise summit at 739.5m, Obong Five Peaks ridge traverse, and subway access from central Seoul.
Seoul
ModerateGwanaksan Hiking Guide: Routes and Tips for Seoul
A practical guide to hiking Gwanaksan in Seoul — four trail routes to the 632m summit, the cliffside Yeonjuam Hermitage, and how to get there by subway easily.
Seoul
Hiking in Seoul: Best Mountains, Trails, and Tips
A practical guide to hiking in Seoul — nine mountains from beginner-friendly peaks to serious granite scrambles, all reachable by subway from the city center.
Seoul
EasyInwangsan Hiking Guide: Easy Hike Near Gyeongbokgung
A practical guide to hiking Inwangsan in Seoul — the Sajik Park route, Seoul City Wall trail, Seonbawi Rock, and how to get there by subway from the palace.
Seoul
EasyNamsan Hiking Guide: N Seoul Tower and Trail Options
A practical guide to hiking Namsan in Seoul — trail routes to N Seoul Tower, the cable car option, night walks, and how to get there from Myeongdong station.
Seoul
HardSuraksan Hiking Guide: Gichabawi Rock Scramble
A practical guide to hiking Suraksan in Seoul — the Gichabawi Train Rock scramble, Jangam ridge traverse, three waterfalls, and subway access from the city.
4 guides
Gangwon
The northeast. Seoraksan, Odaesan, high ridges and old-growth forest.
Gangwon
HardChiaksan Hiking Guide: Birobong and Guryongsa Trail
A practical guide to hiking Chiaksan National Park near Wonju — the Guryongsa route to Birobong summit at 1,288m, Ladder Ridge scrambling, and Seoul access.
Gangwon
ModerateOdaesan Hiking Guide: Fir Forest and Birobong
A practical guide to hiking Odaesan National Park in Pyeongchang — the Birobong summit at 1,563m, Woljeongsa fir forest, Sogeumgang Gorge, and Seoul access.
Gangwon
HardSeoraksan Hiking Guide: Ulsanbawi and Daecheongbong
A practical guide to hiking Seoraksan National Park — Ulsanbawi, Daecheongbong summit at 1,708m, Dinosaur Ridge, Biryong Waterfall, and bus access from Seoul.
Gangwon
ExpertTaebaeksan Hiking Guide: Cheonjedan Altar and Snow
A practical guide to hiking Taebaeksan National Park — Korea's sacred mountain with the Cheonjedan heaven altar, winter snow flowers, and yew grove trails.
1 guide
Gyeonggi
Seoul's outer ring. Easier escapes within an hour of the capital.
3 guides
Chungcheong
The midsection. Songnisan, Sobaeksan, and the royal azaleas in May.
Chungcheong
ModerateGyeryongsan Hiking Guide: Temple Traverse and Ridge
A practical guide to hiking Gyeryongsan National Park near Daejeon — the Donghaksa-Gapsa temple traverse, Nammae Twin Towers, autumn foliage, and Seoul access.
Chungcheong
ModerateSobaeksan Hiking Guide: Royal Azaleas and Ridges
A practical guide to hiking Sobaeksan National Park — Korea's alpine meadow ridge with Birobong royal azaleas, and flanking UNESCO sites Buseoksa and Sosuseowon.
Chungcheong
ModerateSongnisan Hiking Guide: Beopjusa and Munjangdae
A practical guide to hiking Songnisan National Park — the Cheonhwangbong summit loop, UNESCO-listed Beopjusa Temple, the 33m Bronze Buddha, and Seoul access.
5 guides
Gyeongsang
Southeast. Jirisan's eastern flank, Gayasan, and the Daegu–Busan axis.
Gyeongsang
HardGayasan Hiking Guide: Haeinsa and Tripitaka Koreana
A practical guide to hiking Gayasan National Park — the Haeinsa Temple route to Chilbulbong, the Manmulsang scramble, and UNESCO Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks.
Gyeongsang
ModerateGeumosan Hiking Guide: Cable Car and Confucian Heritage
A practical guide to hiking Geumosan Provincial Park — Korea's first provincial park (1970), with cable car, Daehye Waterfall, and cliffside Haeunsa Temple.
Gyeongsang
EasyHwangmaesan Hiking Guide: Azalea Plateau and Summit
A practical guide to hiking Hwangmaesan — Korea's most accessible alpine plateau with one million pink royal azaleas in May and silver grass fields in October.
Gyeongsang
EasyJuwangsan Hiking Guide: Tuff Cliffs and Jusanji Pond
A practical guide to hiking Juwangsan National Park — a UNESCO Global Geopark with volcanic tuff cliffs, three valley waterfalls, and willow-lined Jusanji Pond.
Gyeongsang
ModeratePalgongsan Hiking Guide: Gatbawi Buddha and Summit
A practical guide to hiking Palgongsan National Park near Daegu — the Gatbawi stone Buddha pilgrimage, Donghwasa route to Birobong summit, and how to get there.
5 guides
Jeolla
Southwest. Mudeungsan, Naejangsan maples, and coastal Byeonsanbando.
Jeolla
EasyByeonsanbando Hiking Guide: Sea Cliffs and Naesosa
A practical guide to hiking Byeonsanbando — Korea's only peninsular national park, with Chaeseokgang UNESCO sea cliffs, Jikso Falls, and Naesosa fir forest.
Jeolla
ModerateDeogyusan Hiking Guide: Gondola Summit and Valley
A practical guide to hiking Deogyusan National Park in Muju — the gondola route to Hyangjeokbong summit at 1,614m, Gucheondong Valley, and winter rime flowers.
Jeolla
ModerateMudeungsan Hiking Guide: Columnar Joints and Trails
A practical guide to hiking Mudeungsan National Park in Gwangju — the Jeungsimsa trail, Seoseokdae columnar joints, UNESCO Geopark status, and Seoul access.
Jeolla
ModerateNaejangsan Hiking Guide: Korea's Best Autumn Foliage
A practical guide to hiking Naejangsan National Park — Korea's premier autumn foliage destination with the Danpung Tunnel, Sinseonbong summit, and KTX access.
Jeolla
HardWolchulsan Hiking Guide: Cloud Bridge and Summit
A practical guide to hiking Wolchulsan National Park — Korea's smallest national park, the iconic 52-meter Cloud Bridge, and the Cheonhwangbong summit route.
1 guide
Jeju
Volcanic island. Hallasan — the country's highest peak.
2 guides
Nationwide
Long-distance and spine trails that cross multiple provinces.
Nationwide
ExpertBaekdudaegan Hiking Guide: Korea's 701-km Ridge Trail
A practical guide to the Baekdudaegan — Korea's 701-km mountain spine from Jirisan to Hyangnobong, with section-hiking strategy and recommended entry points.
Nationwide
ExpertJirisan Hiking Guide: Cheonwangbong and Ridge Traverse
A practical guide to hiking Jirisan National Park — South Korea's highest mainland peak at 1,915m, with Nogodan day hike, ridge traverse, and shelter info.