How many hiking trails go up Deogyusan?

This page lists 8 trails to the summit. The shortest is Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong · Seolcheonbong → Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong (0.7 km, about 19 min) and the longest is Deogyusan(Hyangjeokbong) 1 course · Anseong visitor center → Deogyusan(Hyangjeokbong) (8.5 km, about 3 h 59 min).

How long does it take to hike Deogyusan?

About 19 min to 3 h 59 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 Deogyusan?

The summit, Deogyusan, is about 1,614 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Deogyusan?

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

What is the weather on Deogyusan?

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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Deogyusan Hiking Trails 덕유산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Deogyusan (덕유산) 1,614 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.

8 trails

Deogyusan · Inwoldam → Hyangjeokbong Advanced 덕유산 · 인월담 → 향적봉5.53 km · 978 m ascent · angle 10.0° · grade 17.7% · steepest 1 km 40.7% · about 3 h 1 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong · Seolcheonbong → Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong Easy 덕유산 향적봉 · 설천봉 → 덕유산 향적봉0.68 km · 87 m ascent · steepest 1 km 12.9% · about 19 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong · Hoenggyeongjae → Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong Moderate 덕유산 향적봉 · 횡경재 → 덕유산 향적봉4.91 km · 485 m ascent · angle 5.6° · grade 9.9% · steepest 1 km 12.3% · about 2 h 2 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Deogyusan(Hyangjeokbong) 1 course · Anseong visitor center → Deogyusan(Hyangjeokbong) Advanced 덕유산(향적봉) 1코스 · 안성탐방지원센터 → 덕유산(향적봉)8.51 km · 1,114 m ascent · angle 7.5° · grade 13.1% · steepest 1 km 26.7% · about 3 h 59 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong · Seolcheonbong → Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong → Hoenggyeongjae Moderate 덕유산 향적봉 · 설천봉 → 덕유산 향적봉 → 횡경재5.58 km · 319 m ascent · angle 3.3° · grade 5.7% · steepest 1 km 12.3% · about 1 h 56 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong · Hoenggyeongjae → Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong → Seolcheonbong Moderate 덕유산 향적봉 · 횡경재 → 덕유산 향적봉 → 설천봉5.58 km · 485 m ascent · angle 5.0° · grade 8.7% · steepest 1 km 12.3% · about 2 h 12 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Deogyusan · Baengnyeonsa → Jeideogyusan(Jungbong) Intermediate 덕유산 · 백련사 → 제이덕유산(중봉)4.09 km · 674 m ascent · angle 9.4° · grade 16.5% · steepest 1 km 33.0% · about 2 h 9 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Deogyusan · Songgyesa → Baegambong Advanced 덕유산 · 송계사 → 백암봉5.70 km · 1,021 m ascent · angle 10.2° · grade 17.9% · steepest 1 km 38.6% · about 3 h 8 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.

Deogyusan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Deogyusan?: This page lists 8 trails to the summit. The shortest is Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong · Seolcheonbong → Deogyusan Hyangjeokbong (0.7 km, about 19 min) and the longest is Deogyusan(Hyangjeokbong) 1 course · Anseong visitor center → Deogyusan(Hyangjeokbong) (8.5 km, about 3 h 59 min).
How long does it take to hike Deogyusan?: About 19 min to 3 h 59 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 Deogyusan?: The summit, Deogyusan, is about 1,614 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Deogyusan?: No registered parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead. Consider public transport.
What is the weather on Deogyusan?: 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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