How many hiking trails go up Cheontaesan?

This page lists 11 trails to the summit. The shortest is Oksaebong 2 course · Cheontaesan → Yeongguksa (1.6 km, about 43 min) and the longest is Sineumsan 1 course · Gaesim-ri → Cheontaesan (10.6 km, about 4 h 19 min).

How long does it take to hike Cheontaesan?

About 43 min to 4 h 19 min one way to the summit (estimated at 4 km/h plus 1 hour per 600 m of ascent). Add time for the descent.

How high is Cheontaesan?

The summit, Cheontaesan, is about 715 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Cheontaesan?

No registered parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead. Consider public transport.

What is the weather on Cheontaesan?

The 'Weather · Air quality · Sunrise' section on this page shows the Korea Meteorological Administration forecast for the summit area and today's sunrise and sunset. It is colder and windier at the top.

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Cheontaesan Hiking Trails 천태산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Cheontaesan (천태산) 715 m

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🏥 Nearest emergency rooms

Weather warnings and UV: Korea Meteorological Administration. Wildfire risk: Korea Forest Service. Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (region from the nearest ER's address). In an emergency call 119.

11 trails

Cheontaesan 6 course · Sinan-ri → Cheontaesan Intermediate 천태산 6코스 · 신안리 → 천태산2.82 km · 565 m ascent · angle 11.3° · grade 20.1% · steepest 1 km 29.8% · about 1 h 39 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Cheontaesan 4 course · Sinan-ri → Cheontaesan Moderate 천태산 4코스 · 신안리 → 천태산3.52 km · 519 m ascent · angle 8.4° · grade 14.8% · steepest 1 km 26.3% · about 1 h 45 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Yeongdong Cheontaesan · Cheontaesan parking Yaoeundonggigu → Cheontaesan Advanced 영동 천태산 · 천태산주차장야외운동기구 → 천태산2.81 km · 536 m ascent · angle 10.8° · grade 19.1% · steepest 1 km 39.4% · about 1 h 36 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Geumsan Cheontaesan · Sinan → Cheontaesan Intermediate 금산 천태산 · 신안 → 천태산1.97 km · 440 m ascent · angle 12.6° · grade 22.4% · steepest 1 km 30.6% · about 1 h 13 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Cheontaesan 3 course · Eomdarigol → Cheontaesan Intermediate 천태산 3코스 · 엄다리골 → 천태산2.03 km · 461 m ascent · angle 12.8° · grade 22.7% · steepest 1 km 35.4% · about 1 h 17 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Cheontaesan 2 course · Cheontaesan loop Advanced 천태산 2코스 · 천태산 순환2.73 km · 520 m ascent · angle 10.8° · grade 19.1% · steepest 1 km 37.0% · about 1 h 33 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Cheontaesan 1 course · Yeongguksa → Cheontaesan Moderate 천태산 1코스 · 영국사 → 천태산2.59 km · 400 m ascent · angle 8.8° · grade 15.5% · steepest 1 km 25.1% · about 1 h 19 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Oksaebong 2 course · Cheontaesan → Yeongguksa Easy 옥새봉 2코스 · 천태산 → 영국사1.57 km · 191 m ascent · angle 6.9° · grade 12.2% · steepest 1 km 14.6% · about 43 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Oksaebong 1 course · Gaseon-ri → Yeongguksa Moderate 옥새봉 1코스 · 가선리 → 영국사3.20 km · 355 m ascent · angle 6.3° · grade 11.1% · steepest 1 km 12.3% · about 1 h 24 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Suyangbong 1 course · Gaseon-ri → Cheontaesan Moderate 수양봉 1코스 · 가선리 → 천태산4.69 km · 306 m ascent · angle 3.7° · grade 6.5% · steepest 1 km 25.6% · about 1 h 41 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Sineumsan 1 course · Gaesim-ri → Cheontaesan Advanced 신음산 1코스 · 개심리 → 천태산10.61 km · 994 m ascent · angle 5.4° · grade 9.4% · steepest 1 km 39.0% · about 4 h 19 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions

Times are estimates at 4 km/h plus 1 hour per 600 m of ascent. Trail data is for reference - always follow signs and closures on site. The 3D and GPS screens are in Korean; the map and route work the same. 🚌 Directions opens Google Maps transit directions from where you are to the trailhead. Difficulty (Easy to Expert) is routefly's estimate from distance and ascent, not an official grade; 📈 Elevation shows the slope of each section like the park trail boards.

Cheontaesan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Cheontaesan?: This page lists 11 trails to the summit. The shortest is Oksaebong 2 course · Cheontaesan → Yeongguksa (1.6 km, about 43 min) and the longest is Sineumsan 1 course · Gaesim-ri → Cheontaesan (10.6 km, about 4 h 19 min).
How long does it take to hike Cheontaesan?: About 43 min to 4 h 19 min one way to the summit (estimated at 4 km/h plus 1 hour per 600 m of ascent). Add time for the descent.
How high is Cheontaesan?: The summit, Cheontaesan, is about 715 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Cheontaesan?: No registered parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead. Consider public transport.
What is the weather on Cheontaesan?: The 'Weather · Air quality · Sunrise' section on this page shows the Korea Meteorological Administration forecast for the summit area and today's sunrise and sunset. It is colder and windier at the top.

Safety tips

Emergency (fire & rescue): call 119 - interpretation is available. Tell them the number on the nearest trail post (국가지점번호 / 다목적위치표지판).
Korea Travel Hotline (24 h, English): 1330.
Some trails close during the wildfire prevention seasons (about Feb 1 - May 15 and Nov 1 - Dec 15) and in bad weather.
Start early and plan to be off the mountain before sunset. Carry water, a rain jacket and a headlamp.
Hiking alone? Tell someone your route and return time - on the GPS screen, Share → 📨 Text my hike plan to family opens a text with the trail, start and finish times.

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