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| Recommended Routes |
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Each route includes a description of the area around the route, a list of waypoints, and
a summarized list of waypoints.
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| Busan City
[top of page] Although Pusan is known for its sea port, Pusan is extremely mountainous. The Kumjeong-san fortress walls are over 600 meters above sea level. |
| Chungcheong (North) Province
[top of page] Songni-san National Park and Worak-san National Park are the most famous hiking areas in North Ch'ungch'ong Province. It also contains the northwestern part of Sobaek-san National Park. | ||
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Songni (Cheonhwangbong) Songni (Munchangdae) | |
| Chungcheong (South) Province
[top of page] Just outside of Taejon is Kyeryong-san National Park, South Ch'ungch'ong Province's most famous hiking area. |
| Daegu City
[top of page] The most notable hiking areas of Daegu are Ap-san to the south and Palgong-san to the north. The recent absorption of Talseong-gun into Taegu city added many routes to the southwest, most notably Pisul-san. The Dowon trails offer short trips through the foothills or access to the higher Talseong trails of Ap-san. | ||
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Dalseong-gun (1) Dalseong-gun (2) Dalseong-gun (3) Dowon-dong (1) Dowon-dong (1A) Dowon-dong (2) Dowon-dong (3) | |
| Daejeon City
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| Gangwon Province
[top of page] Kangwon Province contains Korea's most famous national parks. Seorak-san, Odae-san, Chiak-san, and T'aebaek-san National Parks draw millions of visitors every year. | ||
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Odae (Dongpi) Odae (Noinbong) Odae (Pirobong) Odae (Sangwhangbong) Odae (Turobong) Sorak (Cheonbuldong) Sorak (Daecheongbong) Sorak (Madeungryeong) Sorak (Osaeam) Sorak (Osaek) Sorak (paekdamsa) Sorak (Pisandae) Sorak (Socheongbong) Sorak (Suryeomdong) Sorak (Ulsan Bawi) | |
| Gwangju City
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| Gyeonggi Province
[top of page] As Kyonggi Province completely surrounds Seoul, many Seolites like to go mountain climbing on the many trails in this area. Pukhan-san, Surak-san, and Gwanak-san have trails which start in Seoul and extend into Kyonggi Province. Namhan-san is another popular area, with Namhan-san Fortress along the highest peak. | ||
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Kwanak (Anyang) Kwanak (Kwachon) Puk'an (Munsubong) Puk'an (Paegundae) Puk'an (Podae) Puk'an (Sapae) Puk'an (Tobongju) | |
| Gyeongsang (North) Province
[top of page] North Kyongsan Province contains Kyongju National Park, Juwhang-san National Park, and the southern part of Sobaek-san National Park. Additionally, P'algong-san, Kumo-san, and Ch'eongnyang-san Provincial Parks keep hikers happy. Ulleung Island is also considered a part of North Kyongsan Province, and several trails lead to Seonginbong, the island's highest peak. |
| Gyeongsang (South) Province
[top of page] Kaya-san National Park and the eastern region of Chiri-san National Park are contained in South Kyongsang Province. It also contains Gachi-san Provincial Park. | ||
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Chiri (Cheonwhangbong) Chiri (Youngshinbong) Kayasan | |
| Incheon City
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| Jeju Island
[top of page] Halla-san National Park has 5 well-marked trails to Paengnoktam Crater at the top of South Korea's highest peak (1950 m). | ||
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Halla (Kwanumsa) Halla (Orimok) Halla (Seongpanak) Halla (Tonnaeko) Halla (Yeongshil) | |
| Jeolla (North) Province
[top of page] In addition to containing the northwestern edge of Chiri-san National Park, North Cholla Province also has Naejang-san National Park and Deokyu-san National Park (where Muju Ski Resort is located). | ||
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Chiri (Samgak) | |
| Jeolla (South) Province
[top of page] Mudeung-san Provincial Park offers easy getaways for the people of Kwangju. Other hiking areas include Chogye-san Provincial Park, Turyun-san Provincial Park, Wolch'ul-san National Park, and the southwestern edge of Chiri-san National Park. | ||
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Chiri (Hwaomsa) Chiri (Nogodan) | |
| Seoul City
[top of page] Within the city limits, Nam-san is about the only major hill worth climbing. However, many routes which extend into the surrounding Kyonggi Province begin within the city limits, especially for Bukhan-san, Surak-san, and Gwanak-san. | ||
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Kwanak (Sadang) Kwanak (Seouldae) Namsan Puk'an (Hoeryongsa) Puk'an (Hongji) Puk'an (Hwagyesa) Puk'an (Mangwolsa) Puk'an (Paekunbong) Puk'an (Pogukmun) Puk'an (Tobong) Puk'an (Tobong-san) Puk'an (Ui-dong 1) Puk'an (Ui-dong 2) | |
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