How many hiking trails go up Taehwasan?

This page lists 7 trails to the summit. The shortest is Sujangsan 1 course · Osari → Sujangsan (1.9 km, about 1 h 4 min) and the longest is Taehwasan Jarak 2 course · Heungwol-ri loop (10.6 km, about 3 h 40 min).

How long does it take to hike Taehwasan?

About 1 h 4 min to 3 h 40 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 Taehwasan?

The summit, Taehwasan, is about 1,028 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).

Is there parking at Taehwasan?

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

What is the weather on Taehwasan?

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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Taehwasan Hiking Trails 태화산

One of Korea's 100 Famous Mountains (Korea Forest Service) · Summit Taehwasan (태화산) 1,028 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

Yeongwol Taehwasan · Heungwol → Taehwasan summit Advanced 영월 태화산 · 흥월 → 태화산 정상2.39 km · 647 m ascent · angle 15.1° · grade 27.1% · steepest 1 km 37.8% · about 1 h 41 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Yeongwol Taehwasan · Taehwasan → Taehwasan summit Intermediate 영월 태화산 · 태화산 → 태화산 정상4.43 km · 836 m ascent · angle 10.7° · grade 18.9% · steepest 1 km 30.5% · about 2 h 30 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Yeongwol Taehwasan · Gossigul ticket booth → Taehwasan summit Intermediate 영월 태화산 · 고씨굴매표소 → 태화산 정상5.23 km · 914 m ascent · angle 9.9° · grade 17.5% · steepest 1 km 31.8% · about 2 h 50 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Sujangsan 1 course · Osari → Sujangsan Moderate 수장산 1코스 · 오사리 → 수장산1.89 km · 359 m ascent · angle 10.8° · grade 19.0% · steepest 1 km 27.4% · about 1 h 4 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Taehwasan 1 course · Keungol → Osari Advanced 태화산 1코스 · 큰골 → 오사리8.27 km · 812 m ascent · angle 5.6° · grade 9.8% · steepest 1 km 37.7% · about 3 h 25 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Seibong 1 course · Neuti → Seibong Intermediate 세이봉 1코스 · 느티 → 세이봉2.97 km · 706 m ascent · angle 13.4° · grade 23.8% · steepest 1 km 29.5% · about 1 h 55 min3D fly-through Follow (GPS)🚌 Directions
Taehwasan Jarak 2 course · Heungwol-ri loop Intermediate 태화산 자락 2코스 · 흥월리 순환10.55 km · 620 m ascent · angle 3.4° · grade 5.9% · steepest 1 km 31.2% · about 3 h 40 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.

Taehwasan FAQ

How many hiking trails go up Taehwasan?: This page lists 7 trails to the summit. The shortest is Sujangsan 1 course · Osari → Sujangsan (1.9 km, about 1 h 4 min) and the longest is Taehwasan Jarak 2 course · Heungwol-ri loop (10.6 km, about 3 h 40 min).
How long does it take to hike Taehwasan?: About 1 h 4 min to 3 h 40 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 Taehwasan?: The summit, Taehwasan, is about 1,028 m above sea level (Korea Forest Service, 100 Famous Mountains).
Is there parking at Taehwasan?: No registered parking lot within 3 km of the nearest trailhead. Consider public transport.
What is the weather on Taehwasan?: 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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