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Gwongeum Fortress

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Gwongeum Fortress

Name: Gwongeum Fortress
Rating: 2

Recommended by 8 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: 설악산 국립공원

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Location: South Korea

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1. Seoraksan National Park – Great Buddha of Sinheungsa loop from Nohak-dong

11.8km

04:19

650m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Johannes

January 29, 2024

A five to ten-minute hike from the cable car mountain station leads to the ruins of an old castle. There is not much left of the fortress, but the view is amazing: you can see Sokcho, the Ssang River valley, and the coastline to the east, as well as the surrounding peaks of the Taebaek mountain range.

Ensure you wear appropriate hiking shoes, especially in winter, as the trail to the peak does not get cleared of snow. Try to come in the morning, as it can get very crowded during the day.

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Elevation 720 m

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