[A Buddhist Sacred Mountain with Dense Forests and Fine Rock Formations] Odaesan, meaning 'Mountain of Five Peaks,' spans a vast area of 660 s...
[A Buddhist Sacred Mountain with Dense Forests and Fine Rock Formations] Odaesan, meaning 'Mountain of Five Peaks,' spans a vast area of 660 square kilometers, measuring 20 km east-west and 33 km north-south. Its main peak, Birobong (1,563.4m), is surrounded by other high peaks including Sangwangbong (1,493m), Horyeongbong (1,561m), Durobong (1,422m), Dongdaesan (1,434m), and the eastern Noeunbong (1,338m). The mountain hosts significant Buddhist sites such as Woljeongsa, Sangwonsa, Jungdae Sajam, Bukdae Mireukam, Namdae Jijangam, Dongdae Gwaneumam, and Seodae Sujeongam, establishing it as a prominent Buddhist sacred mountain. Odaesan is broadly divided into the Woljeongsa area and the Sogeumgang area. The Woljeongsa area offers routes rich in cultural heritage, while the Sogeumgang area features scenic rock formations like Manmulsang and Sikdangam alongside waterfalls such as Guryong and Nagyeong, allowing visitors to enjoy valley hiking. Additionally, medicinal spring hikes are possible starting from Bangadari Mineral Spring. Odaesan showcases seasonal beauty: wildflowers in spring, cool valleys and dense forests in summer, vibrant autumn foliage, and snow-covered landscapes in winter, providing a magnificent experience year-round.
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🎫 Seonjaegil is known as a general walking route, but national park sections may close due to weather alerts, fire prevention periods, maintenance, or restoration work. Check Korea National Park Service closure information before departure.
🅿️ The Woljeongsa and Sangwonsa areas can be crowded for parking and access during peak season and autumn foliage season. It is best to check a map app and on-site notices before departure.
A representative forest walking trail in Odaesan connecting Woljeongsa Temple and Sangwonsa Temple. The confirmed course information is about 10.7 km and takes around 3 hours.
Seonjaegil is a scenic walking trail between Woljeongsa and Sangwonsa. It is closer to a forest and temple walking route than a summit hike, offering a gentle way to experience Odaesan’s forest and Buddhist cultural atmosphere.
Woljeongsa / Seonjaegil Entrance → Seonjaegil Trail → Sangwonsa Temple
Use Woljeongsa or Sangwonsa as the main access point. For an easier direction, consider walking downhill from Sangwonsa toward Woljeongsa.
The trail is over 10 km, so prepare water and snacks. Check official trail closure status before departure, especially in winter, after rain, or during national park control periods.
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Odaesan Seonjaegil connects Woljeongsa and Sangwonsa. Detailed public transport intervals and local service conditions can vary by season and day of week, so check a map app or local transport information before departure.
↳ Jinbu / Odaesan area → Woljeongsa or Sangwonsa → Seonjaegil
• During peak season and autumn foliage season, bus, taxi, and parking conditions may change.
⚠ Because this is a one-way style route, decide in advance how to move between the start and end points.
Seonjaegil is relatively gentle, but it is over 10 km long. Prepare comfortable shoes, water, and snacks, and check for icy conditions in winter.
Gear: Comfortable walking shoes, water, snacks
Odaesan National Park trails may close due to severe weather alerts, fire prevention periods, safety inspections, or maintenance work. Check official trail status and weather before departure.
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