Cheongnyangsan

Cheongnyangsan · 869.7m

A crag wonder across Bonghwa and Andong — the summit Uisangbong at 869.7 m, called the Yeongnam Geumgang, with Cheongnyangsa temple and Geumthagul cave.
Cheongnyangsan Playbook

Cheongnyangsan Hiking Playbook

A crag wonder across Bonghwa and Andong — the summit Uisangbong at 869.7 m, called the Yeongnam Geumgang, with Cheongnyangsa temple and Geumthagul cave.

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Beginner
Ipseok–Cheongnyangsa Path
1.3 km · 30–40 min
Distance 1.3 km
Time 30–40 min
Summit 869.7m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

청량산 입석→원효대사 구도의 길→청량사

Elevation Profile

약 550m

From the Ipseok standing rock to Cheongnyangsa temple — 1.3 km in 30–40 minutes on the pilgrimage path of Master Wonhyo.

Route by Section

1
From Ipseok
0.3km 10분
⌄

Past the standing rock onto the trail.

Check temple parking and gate.
2
The pilgrim path
1km 20~30분
⌄

Crag-side forest to the temple.

Be quiet and respectful in the temple.
3
At the temple
— 20~30분
⌄

Explore the temple and cave area to finish.

Ask the temple about cave access.

Gear

  • Sneakers, water — a short walk.

Entry

  • Follow temple heritage guidance.

Cautions

  • Rockfall zones among the crags.

Concept Map

입석청량사입석~청량사

Checkpoints

1
Ipseok Trailhead
해발 약 300m 0km
Amenities: Parking
2
Pilgrim path Waypoint
해발 약 450m 1km
Amenities: Crags
3
Cheongnyangsa Finish
해발 약 550m 1.3km
Amenities: Temple, cave
Intermediate
Temple–Sky Bridge–Uisangbong
~5 km · ~4 h
Distance ~5 km
Time ~4 h
Summit 869.7m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

청량사→뒷실고개→하늘다리→의상봉 869.7m→청량폭포

Elevation Profile

869.7m

The shortened circuit: temple to the back pass and Sky Bridge, up Uisangbong and down past Cheongnyang Falls — about four hours.

Route by Section

1
Temple → back pass
1.5km 50분
⌄

Forest behind the temple to the pass.

Check junction signs at the pass.
2
Pass → Sky Bridge
1km 40분
⌄

The crag-ridge Sky Bridge — the scenic heart.

Care on the bridge and slabs in rain.
3
Bridge → Uisangbong
1.2km 50분
⌄

Over the ridge to the 869.7 m summit.

Summit views over the crag fields.
4
Summit → falls descent
1.3km 50분
⌄

Down past the falls to the lot.

Wet rocks near the falls.

Gear

  • Boots, 1 L water.

Entry

  • No permit; check temple parking fees.

Cautions

  • Crag ridge with frequent rockfall and slip zones.

Concept Map

청량사의상봉단축 종주

Checkpoints

1
Cheongnyangsa Trailhead
해발 약 550m 0km
Amenities: Temple, parking
2
Back pass Waypoint
해발 약 600m 1.5km
Amenities: Junction
3
Sky Bridge Waypoint
해발 약 750m 2.5km
Amenities: Crag views
4
Uisangbong Summit
869.7m 3.7km
Amenities: Summit
5
Cheongnyang Falls Finish
해발 약 350m 약 5km
Amenities: Waterfall
Advanced
Full Cheongnyangsan Traverse
~14.7 km · ~6 h
Distance ~14.7 km
Time ~6 h
Summit 869.7m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

청량사→응진전→어풍대→경일봉→자소봉→탁필봉→연적봉→하늘다리→의상봉 869.7m→청량폭포

Elevation Profile

869.7m

The full 14.7 km traverse in about six hours — past Eungjinjeon and the wind caves to Gyeongil, Jaso, Takpil and Yeonjeok peaks, finishing over the Sky Bridge to Uisangbong.

Route by Section

1
Temple → Eungjinjeon → Wind Rock
3.5km 1시간 30분
⌄

Past the temple's crag sights in sequence.

Start early for the full route.
2
Wind Rock → summit run
4.5km 2시간
⌄

A long leg linking the northern peaks.

Long, waterless — carry 2 L.
3
Jaso → Takpil → Yeonjeok
3.5km 1시간 20분
⌄

A run of crag peaks — the mountain at its best.

Exposed slabs — care in strong wind.
4
Yeonjeok → bridge → summit → out
3.2km 1시간 10분
⌄

Finish over the Sky Bridge and summit, down past the falls.

The county also lists longer official routes.

Gear

  • Boots, 2 L water, lunch, headlamp, gloves.

Entry

  • Follow official county trail notices.

Cautions

  • In rain or wind, switch to the shortened circuit.

Concept Map

청량사의상봉완전 종주

Checkpoints

1
Cheongnyangsa Trailhead
해발 약 550m 0km
Amenities: Parking
2
Eopungdae Waypoint
해발 약 600m 3.5km
Amenities: Crag
3
Jasobong Waypoint
해발 약 800m 8km
Amenities: Peak
4
Yeonjeokbong Waypoint
해발 약 820m 11.5km
Amenities: Crag
5
Uisangbong Summit
869.7m 13.5km
Amenities: Summit
6
Falls Finish
해발 약 350m 14.7km
Amenities: Falls, parking