Beginner
Donghwasa–Gwanbong Round Trip
~6 km · 3–4 h
Distance
~6 km
Time
3–4 h
Summit
1,192m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List
✓
Permit
Not required
Course Flow
Donghwasa→Ridge trail→Gwanbong→Donghwasa
Elevation Profile
Daegu's sacred mountain — Donghwasa temple, Gatbawi Buddha, and the Birobong ridge.
Route by Section
출
Donghwasa
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1
Ridge trail
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It is windy near Gatbawi — secure your hat.
2
Gwanbong
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하
Donghwasa
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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
- It is windy near Gatbawi — secure your hat.
- No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
- Stay on marked trails
Intermediate
Gatbawi–Birobong 1,192 m
~9 km · 5–6 h
Distance
~9 km
Time
5–6 h
Summit
1,192m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List
✓
Permit
Not required
Course Flow
Gatbawi→Middle peak→Birobong 1,192 m→Gatbawi
Elevation Profile
Daegu's sacred mountain — Donghwasa temple, Gatbawi Buddha, and the Birobong ridge.
Route by Section
출
Gatbawi
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1
Middle peak
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It is windy near Gatbawi — secure your hat.
2
Birobong 1,192 m
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하
Gatbawi
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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
- It is windy near Gatbawi — secure your hat.
- No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
- Stay on marked trails
Advanced
Buinsa–Birobong Ridge Traverse
~13 km · 6–7 h
Distance
~13 km
Time
6–7 h
Summit
1,192m
Difficulty
100 Mt. List
✓
Permit
Not required
Course Flow
Buinsa→Daewang Peak→Birobong 1,192 m→Donghwasa
Elevation Profile
Daegu's sacred mountain — Donghwasa temple, Gatbawi Buddha, and the Birobong ridge.
Route by Section
출
Buinsa
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Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
1
Daewang Peak
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It is windy near Gatbawi — secure your hat.
2
Birobong 1,192 m
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Check the latest trail and closure information before visiting.
하
Donghwasa
⌄
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
- It is windy near Gatbawi — secure your hat.
- No smoking or cooking during wildfire alerts
- Stay on marked trails