Beginner
Yugasa–Cheonwangbong Round Trip
~5 km · ~3 h
Distance
~5 km
Time
~3 h
Summit
1,084m
Difficulty
100 Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
유가사 주차장→능선길→천왕봉 1,084m
Elevation Profile
From the main trailhead at Yugasa, about two hours with breaks to Cheonwangbong — a 3–4 hour round trip.
Route by Section
1
Yugasa → ridge
⌄
Forest climb behind Yugasa temple to the ridge.
Use the lot and restrooms before starting.
2
Ridge → Cheonwangbong
⌄
Over rock crest to the 1,084 m summit.
Care on the rocks in rain.
3
Summit → descent
⌄
Return the same way to the temple.
Best in azalea spring and silver-grass autumn.
Gear
- Boots, 1 L water.
Entry
- No reservation needed.
Cautions
- Morning parking jams on weekends.
Intermediate
Yugasa–Cheonwang–Wolgwang–Daegeon
~8 km · ~4 h
Distance
~8 km
Time
~4 h
Summit
1,084m
Difficulty
100 Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
유가사→천왕봉 1,084m→월광봉→대견봉
Elevation Profile
Ridge hiking linking Cheonwang, Wolgwang and Daegeon peaks — the 3.3 km rocky descent leg is the highlight.
Route by Section
1
Yugasa → Cheonwangbong
⌄
The standard climb to the summit.
Start early to bank time for the ridge.
2
Cheonwang → Wolgwang
⌄
Rolling descent to Wolgwang Peak.
Superb when the silver grass covers the ridge.
3
Wolgwang → Daegeon
⌄
A rocky descent — beware mossy stones.
Steep — poles help.
4
Daegeon → exit
⌄
Exit the trail and arrange transport.
Not a loop — plan the return.
Gear
- Boots, 1.5 L water, lunch.
Entry
- No reservation needed.
Cautions
- The rocky descent is dangerous in rain.
Advanced
Full Biseulsan Traverse
~12 km · ~5 h
Distance
~12 km
Time
~5 h
Summit
1,084m
Difficulty
100 Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
유가사→천왕봉 1,084m→월광봉→대견봉→하산
Elevation Profile
The full traverse in about 4.5 hours (5 for beginners) — the whole Biseul ridge in a day.
Route by Section
1
Yugasa → summit
⌄
Standard climb to tag the summit.
Early start — distance is the challenge.
2
Summit → ridge run
⌄
The core three-peak ridge.
Continuous rock — gloves help.
3
Daegeon → south ridge
⌄
South through the silver-grass fields.
A prime autumn photo leg.
4
Exit
⌄
Descend the south trailhead to finish.
Finish by dusk — headlamp essential.
Gear
- Boots, 2 L water, lunch, headlamp.
Entry
- No reservation needed.
Cautions
- The full route demands fitness — beginners should shorten.