Juheulsan 1,108m

A Famous Mountain Magnificent Enough to Rival Samgaksan

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Juheulsan photo 1
Photo: Korea Forest Service
Juheulsan photo 2
Photo: Korea Forest Service
Location
Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Courses
6 · 2 h 40 min – 7 h 20 min
Distance
4.4 km – 15.1 km
Facilities
Toilets 25 · Parking 3
Managed by
Mungyeong City Hall · 054-552-3210

Trail map

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About Juheulsan

This mountain is so outstanding that legend says it strode down south after competing with Samgaksan to become the guardian mountain of Seoul. The ridge over 1,000 meters stretching from the summit to Nambong Peak is especially rugged, resembling the grand ridge from Baegundae to Bohyeonbong on Samgaksan. Regular hiking trails spread in six directions centered around the 1,075-meter peak known as the summit, among which the ridge line leading past the highest peak, Juheullyeongbong, and Bubong Peak to Donghwawon is superb. The course descending to Haneuljae via Wolhangsambong Peak is also fine, and from Woraksan, the skyline of these two peaks appears dynamic like rhythmic gymnastics ribbons. Because towering peaks dominate the terrain, well-developed valleys are scarce. Instead, Yeogungpokpo Falls and Parangso Pool in Gokchunggol Valley, as well as Kkotbatseodeol in Jogokgol Valley, are unique. Azaleas blooming through the sparse boulder fields are a rare sight. Designated as a provincial park, Mungyeongsaejae is renowned for its nature trails along with its gates: Juheulgwan, Jogokgwan, and Joryeonggwan. In recent years, a drama set and a mountain film festival have been added.

Courses recommended by the Korea Forest Service

  1. Jatbatjae → Nambong Peak → 1075bong Peak → Daegwolteo → Hyeguksa Temple → Gate 1 5 h 10 min
  2. Wolboksa Temple → 1075bong Peak → Juheullyeongbong Peak → Bubong Peak → Donghwawon 4 h 50 min
  3. Gaegeuneul → 1075bong Peak → Juheullyeongbong Peak → Kkotbatseodeol → Gate 2 4 h 45 min

Public transport

Starting Point: Mungyeong

Mungyeong Intercity Bus Terminal → Saejae: Runs 18 times a day

Food, lodging & more (Korea Forest Service data, may change)

● Around Saejae Provincial Park, there are several hotels, youth hostels, motels, and restaurants.

Mungyeong Tourist Hotel: 054-571-8001

● Inquiries

Yeongju National Forest Management Office: 054-636-4240

Mungyeongsaejae Provincial Park Management Office: 054-571-0709 / 550-6421

Nearby attractions

Times and difficulty are estimates from GPS tracks. Before you go, check the weather, sunset time and any trail closures. Course tracks recorded: 2022-01-06

Text on this page was translated automatically from Korean public data. Place names follow the Revised Romanization; signs on the trail are in Korean.

Data: Korea Forest Service and Korea Hiking & Trekking Support Center (Public Data Portal). Course times and difficulty are estimates from GPS tracks (2022).