How many hiking trails go up Palbongsan?

This page lists 7 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hongcheon Palbongsan · Eoyupo → Palbongsan (0.7 km, about 28 min) and the longest is Jatbangsan 2 course · Jatbangsan → Seokhwachon (3.0 km, about 1 h 10 min).

How long does it take to hike Palbongsan?

About 28 min to 1 h 10 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 Palbongsan?

The summit, Palbongsan, is about 328 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Palbongsan?

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

What is the weather on Palbongsan?

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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Palbongsan Hiking Trails 팔봉산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Palbongsan (팔봉산) 328 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.

7 trails

Palbongsan 1 course · Palbongsan ticket booth Sanhaengannaesenteo → Palbongsan Moderate 팔봉산 1코스 · 팔봉산매표소산행안내센터 → 팔봉산0.80 km · 168 m ascent · steepest 1 km 20.5% · about 29 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hongcheon Palbongsan · Palbongsan ticket booth Sanhaengannaesenteo → Palbongsan Advanced 홍천 팔봉산 · 팔봉산매표소산행안내센터 → 팔봉산0.39 km · 221 m ascent · steepest 1 km 57.3% · about 28 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hongcheon Palbongsan · Eoyupo → Palbongsan Moderate 홍천 팔봉산 · 어유포 → 팔봉산0.74 km · 168 m ascent · steepest 1 km 22.8% · about 28 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hongcheon Palbongsan · Palbongsan ticket booth Sanhaengannaesenteo → Palbongsan → Eoyupo Easy 홍천 팔봉산 · 팔봉산매표소산행안내센터 → 팔봉산 → 어유포1.10 km · 220 m ascent · angle 11.3° · grade 20.0% · steepest 1 km 6.0% · about 39 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Hongcheon Palbongsan · Eoyupo → Palbongsan → Palbongsan ticket booth Sanhaengannaesenteo Easy 홍천 팔봉산 · 어유포 → 팔봉산 → 팔봉산매표소산행안내센터1.11 km · 220 m ascent · angle 11.2° · grade 19.9% · steepest 1 km 6.0% · about 39 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Palbongsan 2 course · Palbongsan ticket booth Sanhaengannaesenteo loop Moderate 팔봉산 2코스 · 팔봉산매표소산행안내센터 순환2.39 km · 253 m ascent · angle 6.1° · grade 10.6% · steepest 1 km 22.4% · about 1 h 1 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Jatbangsan 2 course · Jatbangsan → Seokhwachon Easy 잣방산 2코스 · 잣방산 → 석화촌3.03 km · 242 m ascent · angle 4.6° · grade 8.0% · steepest 1 km 16.3% · about 1 h 10 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.

Palbongsan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Palbongsan?: This page lists 7 trails to the summit. The shortest is Hongcheon Palbongsan · Eoyupo → Palbongsan (0.7 km, about 28 min) and the longest is Jatbangsan 2 course · Jatbangsan → Seokhwachon (3.0 km, about 1 h 10 min).
How long does it take to hike Palbongsan?: About 28 min to 1 h 10 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 Palbongsan?: The summit, Palbongsan, is about 328 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Palbongsan?: No registered parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead. Consider public transport.
What is the weather on Palbongsan?: 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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