Korea Hiking Guide

If you’re planning to hike Gyeryongsan, you may be wondering whether you still have to pay an entrance fee at Donghaksa Temple. The mountain used to be famous for its ticket booth, so a lot of hikers check before they go to see if that’s still the case. Many of Korea’s famous mountains have temples … 더 읽기

Out of all the mountains in Korea, only four have mountain shelters at all, and two of those four have just a single shelter. But there’s one Korea mountain with a full seven shelters along its ridge: Jirisan, which, alongside Seoraksan, stands as one of Korea’s great mountains. It’s a massive range spanning both Jeolla … 더 읽기

The fastest way up to Daecheongbong, Seoraksan’s summit, is the Osaek course. But don’t let “shortest” fool you into thinking it’s easy. The reason it’s short is exactly why it’s brutally steep. I’m basing this recommendation on a hike I did myself in the dead of winter, on a day when snow was piled up … 더 읽기

There’s a Korean reality show currently on Netflix called something like “Why Do You Even Hike?” It follows four men, a mix of singers and actors, as they climb some of Korea’s most impressive mountains. For their second mountain, they headed to Taebaeksan, and it was specifically a sunrise hike. Source : Netflix I made … 더 읽기

In South Korea’s South Jeolla Province, there’s a county called Yeongam. It’s mostly flat farmland, and it’s also where Korea’s F1 Grand Prix used to be held. But right in the middle of that flat landscape, one mountain rises up out of nowhere: Wolchulsan. The sunrise you can catch from Wolchulsan is genuinely stunning, and … 더 읽기

Near Busan, there’s an island called Geoje. It’s also the birthplace of two former South Korean presidents, which is a pretty remarkable claim for an island that isn’t actually that big. Two presidents from one relatively small island says something about the place, even if you’re not into politics. Source : Geoje City Geoje is … 더 읽기

Korea is a country with four distinct seasons, which means there’s seasonal food and seasonal scenery to match each one. One of the best examples is the autumn foliage season, running from late October into early November. Since about 70 percent of the country is mountainous, a huge number of people head out to hike … 더 읽기

About 70 percent of South Korea’s land is mountainous. There’s a running joke that half the country’s population are outdoor enthusiasts because of it. It’s also part of why international outdoor brands love the Korean market so much: middle-aged and older Korean men treat outdoor gear almost like everyday work clothes. Korea takes its outdoor … 더 읽기