Gamaksan

Gamaksan · 100 Mt. 674.9m

A 674.9 m mountain of the Hanbuk-jeongmaek across Paju, Yangju and Yeoncheon — temples, the Jangheung valley and a suspension bridge make it a capital-area favorite.
Gamaksan Playbook

Gamaksan Hiking Playbook

A 674.9 m mountain of the Hanbuk-jeongmaek across Paju, Yangju and Yeoncheon — temples, the Jangheung valley and a suspension bridge make it a capital-area favorite.

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Beginner
Suspension Bridge Walk
~4.2 km · ~3 h
Distance ~4.2 km
Time ~3 h
Summit 674.9m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

장흥계곡 들머리→감악산 출렁다리→장흥계곡

Elevation Profile

약 250m

An easy out-and-back over the mountain's signature suspension bridge — valley strolling with views, popular with families.

Route by Section

1
Valley mouth → bridge
약 2.1km 50분
⌄

A stream-side approach with running water all the way.

Check the bridge's opening hours before you go.
2
On the bridge
— 20~30분
⌄

The bridge opens views over the valley.

It sways in strong wind — hold the rails.
3
Return
약 2.1km 50분
⌄

Back down the valley path.

Pair with a summer valley splash for a full day.

Gear

  • Sneakers fine; hold children's hands on the bridge.

Entry

  • No reservation needed; just check bridge hours.

Cautions

  • Weekend parking jams — arrive early.

Concept Map

흥렁렁

Checkpoints

1
장흥계곡 들머리 Trailhead
해발 약 100m 0km
Amenities: Parking, shops
2
출렁다리 Highlight
해발 약 250m 2.1km
Amenities: Valley views
3
장흥계곡 들머리 Finish
해발 약 100m 약 4.2km
Amenities: Parking
Intermediate
Gamaksa–Yeoncheonbong Round Trip
~5.5 km · 3–4 h
Distance ~5.5 km
Time 3–4 h
Summit 674.9m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

감악사 주차장→감악사→능선길→연천봉 674.9m

Elevation Profile

674.9m

The standard round trip from Gamaksa temple up the main ridge to the chief peak Yeoncheonbong — about 5.5 km from the first parking lot.

Route by Section

1
Parking → Gamaksa
약 0.5km 15분
⌄

Through the old Gamaksa temple grounds to the trailhead.

Short walk from the lot; check parking fees.
2
Gamaksa → ridge
약 2km 1~1.5시간
⌄

A forest climb onto the rolling Hanbuk-jeongmaek ridge.

Rolling grades — poles help.
3
Ridge → Yeoncheonbong
약 0.7km 30분
⌄

Past rock viewpoints to the chief peak at 674.9 m.

Views toward the Imjin River.
4
Yeoncheonbong → descent
약 2.3km 1~1.5시간
⌄

Descend to Gamaksa to finish.

Linger in the temple grounds.

Gear

  • Boots, 1 L water, poles.

Entry

  • No reservation or permit needed.

Cautions

  • Repeated ups and downs — mind your knees on the way down.

Concept Map

악천악

Checkpoints

1
감악사 주차장 Trailhead
해발 약 150m 0km
Amenities: Parking, restrooms
2
감악사 Waypoint
해발 약 200m 0.5km
Amenities: Old temple
3
능선길 Waypoint
해발 약 500m 2.5km
Amenities: Rock views
4
연천봉 Summit
674.9m 3.2km
Amenities: Imjin River views
Advanced
Full Circuit: Bridge–Beomnunsa–Yeoncheonbong–Kkachibong
~6.7 km · 4–5 h
Distance ~6.7 km
Time 4–5 h
Summit 674.9m
Difficulty
100 Mt. ✓
Permit N/A

Course Flow

출렁다리→범륜사→임꺽정봉→연천봉 674.9m→까치봉

Elevation Profile

674.9m

The full circuit linking every Gamaksan highlight — about 6.7 km and 4h11m with breaks per public logs: crags and ridges, temples and the suspension bridge.

Route by Section

1
Bridge → Beomnunsa
약 1.5km 40분
⌄

From the bridge along the flank to Beomnunsa temple.

The temple is known for its spring water.
2
Beomnunsa → Imkkeokjeongbong
약 2km 1.5시간
⌄

The rock ridge begins in earnest toward Imkkeokjeongbong.

Gloves required on the crags.
3
Imkkeokjeongbong → Yeoncheonbong
약 1.5km 1시간
⌄

Along the main ridge to the chief peak.

Summit views, then on to Kkachibong.
4
Yeoncheonbong → Kkachibong → exit
약 1.7km 1시간
⌄

Over Kkachibong to the exit trail.

Steep pitches on the descent — slow down.

Gear

  • Boots, gloves, 1.5 L water — a crag circuit.

Entry

  • No reservation or permit needed.

Cautions

  • Crags around Imkkeokjeongbong are accident-prone when wet.

Concept Map

렁치악

Checkpoints

1
출렁다리 Trailhead
해발 약 250m 0km
Amenities: Parking, shops
2
범륜사 Waypoint
해발 약 300m 1.5km
Amenities: Spring, temple
3
임꺽정봉 Waypoint
해발 약 600m 3.5km
Amenities: Crags
4
연천봉 Summit
674.9m 5km
Amenities: Panorama
5
까치봉 Finish
해발 약 400m 약 6.7km
Amenities: Exit trail