How many hiking trails go up Seoraksan?

This page lists 21 trails to the summit. The shortest is Seoraksan · Yangpok shelter → Muneomigogae (1.5 km, about 1 h 1 min) and the longest is Seoraksan Daecheongbong · ticket booth entrance → Daecheongbong (22.8 km, about 10 h 9 min).

How long does it take to hike Seoraksan?

About 1 h 1 min to 10 h 9 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 Seoraksan?

The summit, Daecheongbong, is about 1,708 m above sea level (summit stone).

Is there parking at Seoraksan?

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

What is the weather on Seoraksan?

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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Seoraksan Hiking Trails 설악산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Daecheongbong (대청봉) 1,708 m

Weather · Air quality · Sunrise & Sunset

Weather, air quality, sunrise and sunset (KMA · AirKorea) for today and the next few days appear here.

⛑️ Today's hiking safety

Weather warnings, wildfire risk, UV and the nearest emergency room appear here.

🏥 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.

21 trails

Seoraksan · Namseorak visitor center → Daecheongbong Advanced 설악산 · 남설악탐방지원센터 → 대청봉4.78 km · 1,293 m ascent · angle 15.1° · grade 27.1% · steepest 1 km 41.5% · about 3 h 21 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · Namseorak visitor center → Daecheongbong Advanced 설악산 대청봉 · 남설악탐방지원센터 → 대청봉4.71 km · 1,273 m ascent · angle 15.1° · grade 27.0% · steepest 1 km 42.6% · about 3 h 18 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · Garapi → Daecheongbong Advanced 설악산 대청봉 · 가라피 → 대청봉5.74 km · 1,312 m ascent · angle 12.9° · grade 22.9% · steepest 1 km 41.2% · about 3 h 37 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · Osaek → Daecheongbong Advanced 설악산 대청봉 · 오색 → 대청봉5.81 km · 1,460 m ascent · angle 14.1° · grade 25.1% · steepest 1 km 44.4% · about 3 h 53 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · Hangyeryeong visitor center → Daecheongbong Intermediate 설악산 대청봉 · 한계령탐방지원센터 → 대청봉7.62 km · 1,047 m ascent · angle 7.8° · grade 13.7% · steepest 1 km 35.6% · about 3 h 39 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · Mullebanga → Daecheongbong Expert 설악산 대청봉 · 물레방아 → 대청봉6.95 km · 1,559 m ascent · angle 12.6° · grade 22.4% · steepest 1 km 41.2% · about 4 h 20 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · Seorakdong visitor center → Daecheongbong Expert 설악산 대청봉 · 설악동탐방지원센터 → 대청봉7.79 km · 1,720 m ascent · angle 12.5° · grade 22.1% · steepest 1 km 49.5% · about 4 h 49 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · Gwongeumseong → Daecheongbong Expert 설악산 대청봉 · 권금성 → 대청봉9.64 km · 1,666 m ascent · angle 9.8° · grade 17.3% · steepest 1 km 42.6% · about 5 h 11 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · Seoraksan National Park Baekdam office entrance → Daecheongbong Expert 설악산 대청봉 · 설악산국림공원백담분소입구 → 대청봉17.57 km · 1,944 m ascent · angle 6.3° · grade 11.1% · steepest 1 km 34.9% · about 7 h 38 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong · ticket booth entrance → Daecheongbong Expert 설악산 대청봉 · 매표소입구 → 대청봉22.79 km · 2,672 m ascent · angle 6.7° · grade 11.7% · steepest 1 km 38.6% · about 10 h 9 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Daecheongbong(Baengmidaegan) 1 course · Namseorak visitor center → Seoraksan Daecheongbong(Baengmidaegan) Advanced 설악산대청봉(백미대간) 1코스 · 남설악탐방지원센터 → 설악산대청봉(백미대간)4.92 km · 1,298 m ascent · angle 14.8° · grade 26.4% · steepest 1 km 42.1% · about 3 h 24 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Jungcheong 1 course · Sogongwon → Jungcheong Expert 설악산 중청 1코스 · 소공원 → 중청10.37 km · 1,584 m ascent · angle 8.7° · grade 15.3% · steepest 1 km 43.7% · about 5 h 14 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Kkeutcheong 1 course · Hangyeryeong visitor center → Jungcheong shelter Moderate 설악산 끝청 1코스 · 한계령탐방지원센터 → 중청대피소5.09 km · 438 m ascent · angle 4.9° · grade 8.6% · steepest 1 km 14.5% · about 2 h 0 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan Socheongbong 1 course · Seoraksanbiseondaewacheonbuldonggyegok → Socheongbong Advanced 설악산 소청봉 1코스 · 설악산비선대와천불동계곡 → 소청봉6.57 km · 1,396 m ascent · angle 12.0° · grade 21.2% · steepest 1 km 43.3% · about 3 h 58 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan · Baekdamsa → Socheongbong Advanced 설악산 · 백담사 → 소청봉11.45 km · 1,299 m ascent · angle 6.5° · grade 11.3% · steepest 1 km 34.2% · about 5 h 2 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan(Daecheongbong) 1 course · Namseorak visitor center → Socheong shelter Advanced 설악산(대청봉) 1코스 · 남설악탐방지원센터 → 소청대피소7.04 km · 1,335 m ascent · angle 10.7° · grade 19.0% · steepest 1 km 44.8% · about 3 h 59 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan · Yangpok shelter → Muneomigogae Intermediate 설악산 · 양폭대피소 → 무너미고개1.47 km · 385 m ascent · angle 14.7° · grade 26.2% · steepest 1 km 29.0% · about 1 h 1 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Baekdudaegan 3 section · Kkeutcheong → Seongguksa Advanced 백두대간 3구간 · 끝청 → 성국사15.03 km · 1,086 m ascent · angle 4.1° · grade 7.2% · steepest 1 km 35.7% · about 5 h 34 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Ongnyeobong 1 course · Baekdamsabeoseu ticket booth → Bongjeongam Advanced 옥녀봉 1코스 · 백담사버스매표소 → 봉정암16.85 km · 1,283 m ascent · angle 4.4° · grade 7.6% · steepest 1 km 23.0% · about 6 h 21 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Baekdudaegan 2 section · Hwangcheolbong Neodeoljidae → Kkeutcheong Expert 백두대간 2구간 · 황철봉 너덜지대 → 끝청14.96 km · 1,811 m ascent · angle 6.9° · grade 12.1% · steepest 1 km 44.3% · about 6 h 46 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seoraksan · Oseam → Bongjeongam Intermediate 설악산 · 오세암 → 봉정암3.97 km · 622 m ascent · angle 8.9° · grade 15.7% · steepest 1 km 29.5% · about 2 h 2 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.

Seoraksan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Seoraksan?: This page lists 21 trails to the summit. The shortest is Seoraksan · Yangpok shelter → Muneomigogae (1.5 km, about 1 h 1 min) and the longest is Seoraksan Daecheongbong · ticket booth entrance → Daecheongbong (22.8 km, about 10 h 9 min).
How long does it take to hike Seoraksan?: About 1 h 1 min to 10 h 9 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 Seoraksan?: The summit, Daecheongbong, is about 1,708 m above sea level (summit stone).
Is there parking at Seoraksan?: There are 3 parking lots within 3 km of the nearest trailhead (Korea national parking data). Check fees and hours on site.
What is the weather on Seoraksan?: 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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