The best mountain hikes in South Korea
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Last updated: September 25, 2025
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1. 검단산 loop from Changu-dong
7.49km
03:03
600m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
4.7
(10)
40
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Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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3. 서장대 – 가야산칠불봉 loop from Baegun-ri
9.14km
04:00
860m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
4.3
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31
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4. Mountaineering loop from Dobong-dong
6.97km
02:56
600m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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25
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5. 천왕봉 – 제석봉 loop from Jungsan-ri
11.8km
05:57
1,260m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Expert
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27
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6. Gohyeonsan Summit Stone loop from Inbo-ri
5.35km
02:21
500m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
4.0
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25
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7. 토봉 – 만경대 loop from Sinsang-ri
7.43km
03:21
720m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Intermediate
5.0
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22
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8. 남장대 – 원효봉 loop from Jichuk-dong
14.4km
06:30
1,000m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Expert
4.5
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23
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9. 삼각점 – 새봉 loop from Hoenggye-ri
11.8km
03:37
370m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Intermediate
4.7
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23
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10. 치악산(비로봉) loop from Suam-ri
11.8km
05:09
900m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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