Maisan

Maisan · 100 Famous Mountains 683m

The ostrich-egg twin peaks of Maisan with Gilsangsa and Geumdangsa temples.
Maisan Playbook

Maisan Hiking Playbook

The ostrich-egg twin peaks of Maisan with Gilsangsa and Geumdangsa temples.

Photo by Hoang Trinh / Unsplash
Beginner
Ostrich-Rock Loop
~3 km · 2 h
Distance ~3 km
Time 2 h
Summit 683m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List ✓
Permit Not required

Course Flow

Parking→Gilsangsa→Ostrich Rock→Back to start

Elevation Profile

683m

The ostrich-egg twin peaks of Maisan with Gilsangsa and Geumdangsa temples.

Route by Section

출
Parking
0km —
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Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
1
Gilsangsa
— —
⌄

Do not climb the rock itself — it is a protected formation.
2
Ostrich Rock
— —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
하
Back to start
— —
⌄

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

  • Do not climb the rock itself — it is a protected formation.
  • No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
  • Stay on marked trails

Concept Map

ParkingBack to startRepresentative course

Checkpoints

1
Parking 출발점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
2
Gilsangsa 경유
해발 — —
Amenities: —
3
Ostrich Rock 마지막
해발 — —
Amenities: —
4
Back to start 종점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
Intermediate
Maisan Dulle-gil Full Loop
~8 km · 4 h
Distance ~8 km
Time 4 h
Summit 683m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List ✓
Permit Not required

Course Flow

Gilsangsa→Dulle-gil trail→Geumdangsa→Back to start

Elevation Profile

683m

The ostrich-egg twin peaks of Maisan with Gilsangsa and Geumdangsa temples.

Route by Section

출
Gilsangsa
0km —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
1
Dulle-gil trail
— —
⌄

Do not climb the rock itself — it is a protected formation.
2
Geumdangsa
— —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
하
Back to start
— —
⌄

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

  • Do not climb the rock itself — it is a protected formation.
  • No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
  • Stay on marked trails

Concept Map

GilsangsaBack to startRepresentative course

Checkpoints

1
Gilsangsa 출발점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
2
Dulle-gil trail 경유
해발 — —
Amenities: —
3
Geumdangsa 마지막
해발 — —
Amenities: —
4
Back to start 종점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
Advanced
Dulle-gil + Mahangsan Extension
~12 km · 5–6 h
Distance ~12 km
Time 5–6 h
Summit 683m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List ✓
Permit Not required

Course Flow

Gilsangsa→Dulle-gil trail→Mahangsan→Jinan town

Elevation Profile

683m

The ostrich-egg twin peaks of Maisan with Gilsangsa and Geumdangsa temples.

Route by Section

출
Gilsangsa
0km —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
1
Dulle-gil trail
— —
⌄

Do not climb the rock itself — it is a protected formation.
2
Mahangsan
— —
⌄

Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
하
Jinan town
— —
⌄

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

  • Do not climb the rock itself — it is a protected formation.
  • No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
  • Stay on marked trails

Concept Map

GilsangsaJinan townRepresentative course

Checkpoints

1
Gilsangsa 출발점
해발 — —
Amenities: —
2
Dulle-gil trail 경유
해발 — —
Amenities: —
3
Mahangsan 마지막
해발 — —
Amenities: —
4
Jinan town 종점
해발 — —
Amenities: —