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Elevation Profile
The classic short route from the Ulsan side: up through Jungbong to the summit and back — 6.5 km and 3h34m by tracked logs.
Route by Section
A gentle forest-road start to the Jungbong junction.
The ridge climb proper tops out at 1,240 m over the Yeongnam Alps.
Retrace to the tunnel trailhead.
Gear
- Boots, 1 L water, wind shell.
Entry
- No reservation or permit needed.
Cautions
- Crowded on autumn weekends.
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Elevation Profile
The Yangsan side: about 9 km and five hours up Naewon Valley past Seoknamsa temple and its gorge to the summit.
Route by Section
A long climb through the deep valley forest of the Tongdosa area.
Past the temple gorge, a steep pitch gains the main ridge.
Follow the ridge to the top, then descend the valley.
Gear
- Boots, 1.5 L water, lunch.
Entry
- Tongdosa area — check parking fees before you go.
Cautions
- Never enter the streams after rain — flash floods.
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Elevation Profile
The signature traverse: summit first, then down past Biryeong and Ssangpok waterfalls — about 11 km and 6.5 hours.
Route by Section
Tag the summit first via the short route.
Down the northwest ridge into the waterfall gorge.
The double-waterfall descent runs with water sound all the way.
Exit at the valley trailhead and arrange transport.
Gear
- Boots, 2 L water, lunch, headlamp.
Entry
- No reservation needed.
Cautions
- Gorge water rises in rain — have a fallback route.