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The official Inje County eco-tour of Yongneup: vehicle approach from the Gaari information center, then a marsh walk of about three hours round trip. Fully reservation-only (at least 10 days ahead).
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Reservation check and a briefing. Bring ID — the area lies inside the Civilian Control Line.
A vehicle transfer to the trail start; the marsh walk itself is about three hours round trip.
A high moor at 1,280 m — Korea's first Ramsar wetland, where northern and southern plants coexist along boardwalks.
Vehicle back to the center to close the tour.
Gear
- Hiking shoes, water, rain gear — the marsh runs cold and damp.
Booking
- Fully reservation-based: apply at sum.inje.go.kr at least 10 days ahead; ID required.
Cautions
- Inside the Civilian Control Line — stay on the guided route; photographing military facilities is prohibited.
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Yanggu County's Seoheung-ri eco-tour: from the temporary Yongneup center, a community guide leads the marsh circuit. Also fully reservation-based (yg-eco.kr); arrive 10 minutes before departure.
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Reservation check and guide assignment. Bring photo ID.
A guided forest climb as the mountain's namesake rock terrain appears.
Boardwalks and trails around the high moor — the marsh scenery and subalpine plants are the highlights.
Return by the same route. Follow the schedule given at booking.
Gear
- Boots, wind layer, 1 L water — chilly even in summer.
Booking
- Fully reserved via yg-eco.kr; be at the center 10 minutes before departure.
Cautions
- Seasonal closures apply (fire-prevention periods) — check notices before booking.
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The general hiking ridge to the summit Hyangnobong (~1,304 m), opening the northern Baekdudaegan panorama toward Geumgangsan and Seoraksan. The Yongneup reserve itself is off-limits without a reservation.
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The climb lives up to the name — continuous rock terrain on the way up.
The ridge tops out at Hyangnobong with the Baekdudaegan spine unfolding both ways.
The heart of the panorama: ridgelines toward Geumgangsan and Seoraksan in one view.
Descend to the trailhead. Finish before dark — night hiking in a controlled zone invites trouble.
Gear
- Boots, gloves, wind shell, 1.5 L water, headlamp.
Booking
- The general ridge needs no reservation; the Yongneup reserve absolutely does.
Cautions
- A Civilian Control Line hike — confirm access procedures and notices beforehand.