Manisan Hike, Ganghwa: 1,004 Stairs to Chamseongdan
The Manisan hike on Ganghwa Island climbs the 1004 Stairs route to Chamseongdan, a 472 m altar on Korea's BAC 100 list, with a 4.5 km round trip in about 2.5 to 3 hours.
100 Famous Mountains
Korea's 100 most famous peaks. A popular nationwide hiking challenge, known as the 'BAC 100', to climb them one summit at a time.
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Gyeryongsan Donghaksa Course: 10 km Loop, Black Yak Stamp
10 km loop from Donghaksa to Gwaneumong (Black Yak 100 stamp). KTX to Daejeon, then Bus 107. The Janyeonseongneung boardwalk is the reason to come.
Gwanaksan Sadang Route: 4.5-Hr Ridge Scramble with Ropes
Sadang Station Exit 4 to Yeonjudae: 4.5 hours, fixed ropes on the ridge, Seoul skyline the whole way up. Bring gloves. Skip if you don't like exposure.
Gwangdeoksan Hike from Cheonan: 699 m Loop by KTX
KTX to Cheonan-Asan, 20-min taxi, then a 3-hour loop with 568 numbered steps. The easy 699 m peak that ends with Cheonan walnut pastries.