Here is a great hiking guide to some of the best trails and attractions

in Seoraksan National Park!

Seoraksan National Park, also referred to as Seoraksan or Mount Seorak, offers

stunning landscapes and gorgeous trails all year round, making it one of the best-
hiking destinations in Korea.
Located in Gangwondo Province in the eastern part of Korea, you can reach
Seoraksan within 3 hours by car, which is close enough to make a day trip or
weekend getaway from Seoul.
When you want to step back to nature and enjoy a hike or short walk, Seoraksan
National Park definitely is a must-visit for you!

Hiking in Seoraksan National Park

You can visit and hike in Seoraksan National Park at almost any time of the year,
but the landscape is particularly beautiful during winter.
In winter, you can enjoy hiking through the icy waterfalls, snow-capped
mountains, and trees, which is definitely a one-of-a-kind experience Seoraksan
National Park has to offer.
If you don’t want to miss out on its winter splendor, make sure to plan ahead to
make the most of your visit and follow this guide!

Tips for One-Day Hikers

In this guide, we have prepared some tips for those who are planning to do a 1-day
hike!
1. Take a tour – In order to go to Seoraksan National Park, you must travel out of
Seoul which can be very tricky. If you want to take the hassle out of organizing
your trip, taking a tour is highly recommended.

 Book Seoraksan National Park 1 Day Tour here!

Check out more awesome tours here.
2. Pick up a free map from the National Park Visitor Center – Know where
you are going! But don’t worry about getting lost as all the signs showing you
distances and directions are written in Korean and English.
3. Know your hiking ability – There are plenty of walks for all levels of hikers in
the park, but make sure to hike according to your level.
4. Prepare hiking gear – Bring your own hiking gear. If you don’t have any,
shoes, hats and hiking poles are readily available at the park. But do take note that
they are for Korean sizes.

Top Attractions in Seoraksan National Park

1. Ulsanbawi Rock
One of the must-sees in Seoraksan National Park is Ulsanbawi Rock, a unique
rock formation composed of six granite peaks, at an 876m high peak.
To reach Ulsanbawi, you will have to climb over 800 steps, which are relatively
steep.
However, it is definitely worth the hike to the top as you can enjoy the panoramic
views of Daecheongbong, Sokcho and the East Sea.
2. Gwongeumseong Fortress
For those who opt for an easy hike but wish to see it on a mountaintop, going up to
the Gwongeumseong Fortress is highly recommended.
Though you only can see some remains of this ancient fortress today, this is a great
site where you can admire the breathtaking scenery of Seoraksan and its
surrounding areas.
3. Seoraksan Cable Car
Seoraksan Cable Car is another popular attraction at Seoraksan National Park,
which offers fascinating views of the park during the ride!
Seoraksan Cable Car Info
| Operation Hours: 9:00am~18:00pm (departs every 10~15 minutes)
| Round-trip Ticket Price: Adult (14 yrs~): 10,000 KRW, Child (3~13 yrs): 6,000
KRW. Children under 36 months old are free.
|NOTE: Tickets can only be purchased onsite and they are given out on a first
come first serve basis. The cable car may not operate on days with bad weather,
and the waiting line can be long during the weekends.
4. Sinheungsa Temple
Sinheungsa Temple, built in the 7th century, is a head temple of the 1,200-year-
old Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, where you can admire the beautiful
traditional Korean architecture and wall paintings.
The temple is only a 10-minute walk away from the entrance to Sogongwon Park,
so make sure you drop by during your visit!