How many hiking trails go up Gyebangsan?

This page lists 5 trails to the summit. The shortest is Odaesan · Gyebangsan → junction (2.1 km, about 1 h 1 min) and the longest is Gyebangsan · Gyebangsan office → Gyebangsan (4.6 km, about 2 h 32 min).

How long does it take to hike Gyebangsan?

About 1 h 1 min to 2 h 32 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 Gyebangsan?

The summit, Gyebangsan, is about 1,579 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Gyebangsan?

There is 1 parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.

What is the weather on Gyebangsan?

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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Gyebangsan Hiking Trails 계방산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Gyebangsan (계방산) 1,579 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.

5 trails

Gyebangsan 1 course · Unduryeong → Gyebangsan Moderate 계방산 1코스 · 운두령 → 계방산4.04 km · 580 m ascent · angle 8.2° · grade 14.4% · steepest 1 km 27.9% · about 1 h 59 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Odaesan · Gyebangsan → junction Easy 오대산 · 계방산 → 삼거리2.12 km · 294 m ascent · angle 7.9° · grade 13.9% · steepest 1 km 19.0% · about 1 h 1 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Gyebangsan · Nodong → Gyebangsan Intermediate 계방산 · 노동 → 계방산3.97 km · 566 m ascent · angle 8.1° · grade 14.2% · steepest 1 km 28.0% · about 1 h 56 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Gyebangsan · Gyebangsan office → Gyebangsan Intermediate 계방산 · 계방산분소 → 계방산4.57 km · 836 m ascent · angle 10.4° · grade 18.3% · steepest 1 km 25.2% · about 2 h 32 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Odaesan · Unduryeong → Gyebangsan → Nodonggyegok Intermediate 오대산 · 운두령 → 계방산 → 노동계곡6.30 km · 574 m ascent · angle 5.2° · grade 9.1% · steepest 1 km 31.1% · about 2 h 32 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.

Gyebangsan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Gyebangsan?: This page lists 5 trails to the summit. The shortest is Odaesan · Gyebangsan → junction (2.1 km, about 1 h 1 min) and the longest is Gyebangsan · Gyebangsan office → Gyebangsan (4.6 km, about 2 h 32 min).
How long does it take to hike Gyebangsan?: About 1 h 1 min to 2 h 32 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 Gyebangsan?: The summit, Gyebangsan, is about 1,579 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Gyebangsan?: There is 1 parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.
What is the weather on Gyebangsan?: 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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