Gwanaksan

Gwanaksan · 100 Famous Mountains 629m

The guardian mountain of southern Seoul — valleys, ridges, and temples within city reach.
Gwanaksan Playbook

Gwanaksan Hiking Playbook

The guardian mountain of southern Seoul — valleys, ridges, and temples within city reach.

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Beginner
SNU–Yeonjudaek Course
~4 km · 2.5–3 h
Distance ~4 km
Time 2.5–3 h
Summit 629m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List ✓
Permit Not required

Course Flow

SNU back gate→Valley trail→Yeonjudaek→Back to start

Elevation Profile

629m

The guardian mountain of southern Seoul — valleys, ridges, and temples within city reach.

Route by Section

출
SNU back gate
0km —
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Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
1
Valley trail
— —
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The Bae Rock–summit ridge is exposed. Wear gloves and avoid rainy days.
2
Yeonjudaek
— —
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Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
하
Back to start
— —
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Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.

Gear

  • Hiking shoes
  • 1 L+ water
  • Windproof layer
  • Snacks

Entry & access

  • No separate permit needed (check notices where applicable)
  • Verify transit/parking info before visiting
  • Descend before dark

Cautions

  • The Bae Rock–summit ridge is exposed. Wear gloves and avoid rainy days.
  • No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
  • Stay on marked trails

Concept Map

SNU back gateBack to startRepresentative course

Checkpoints

1
SNU back gate 출발점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
2
Valley trail 경유
해발 — —
Amenities: —
3
Yeonjudaek 마지막
해발 — —
Amenities: —
4
Back to start 종점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
Intermediate
Gwanaksa–Summit Round Trip
~7 km · 3.5–4.5 h
Distance ~7 km
Time 3.5–4.5 h
Summit 629m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List ✓
Permit Not required

Course Flow

Gwanaksa Temple→Bae Rock→Summit 629 m→Gwanaksa Temple

Elevation Profile

629m

The guardian mountain of southern Seoul — valleys, ridges, and temples within city reach.

Route by Section

출
Gwanaksa Temple
0km —
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Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
1
Bae Rock
— —
⌄

The Bae Rock–summit ridge is exposed. Wear gloves and avoid rainy days.
2
Summit 629 m
— —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
하
Gwanaksa Temple
— —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.

Gear

  • Hiking shoes
  • 1 L+ water
  • Windproof layer
  • Snacks

Entry & access

  • No separate permit needed (check notices where applicable)
  • Verify transit/parking info before visiting
  • Descend before dark

Cautions

  • The Bae Rock–summit ridge is exposed. Wear gloves and avoid rainy days.
  • No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
  • Stay on marked trails

Concept Map

Gwanaksa TempleGwanaksa TempleRepresentative course

Checkpoints

1
Gwanaksa Temple 출발점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
2
Bae Rock 경유
해발 — —
Amenities: —
3
Summit 629 m 마지막
해발 — —
Amenities: —
4
Gwanaksa Temple 종점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
Advanced
Nakseongdae–Samseongsan Traverse
~9 km · 5–6 h
Distance ~9 km
Time 5–6 h
Summit 629m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List ✓
Permit Not required

Course Flow

Nakseongdae→Samseongsan→Munomi pass→Summit 629 m

Elevation Profile

629m

The guardian mountain of southern Seoul — valleys, ridges, and temples within city reach.

Route by Section

출
Nakseongdae
0km —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
1
Samseongsan
— —
⌄

The Bae Rock–summit ridge is exposed. Wear gloves and avoid rainy days.
2
Munomi pass
— —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
하
Summit 629 m
— —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.

Gear

  • Hiking shoes
  • 1 L+ water
  • Windproof layer
  • Snacks

Entry & access

  • No separate permit needed (check notices where applicable)
  • Verify transit/parking info before visiting
  • Descend before dark

Cautions

  • The Bae Rock–summit ridge is exposed. Wear gloves and avoid rainy days.
  • No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
  • Stay on marked trails

Concept Map

NakseongdaeSummit 629 mRepresentative course

Checkpoints

1
Nakseongdae 출발점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
2
Samseongsan 경유
해발 — —
Amenities: —
3
Munomi pass 마지막
해발 — —
Amenities: —
4
Summit 629 m 종점
해발 — —
Amenities: —