Winter Hiking in Korea: Crampons, Ice, Snow Trails, and Bus Return Planning
Winter hiking in Korea: when to use crampons or microspikes, when to turn back, and how to plan Seoraksan by bus without risky timing.
Hiking Trails
16 KoreaPeak guides in this category.
Jeju Olle vs Hallasan: Which Trail Should Car-Free Travelers Choose?
Compare Jeju Olle and Hallasan for car-free hikers: Seongpanak bus 281, Baengnokdam reservations, Olle endpoint returns, and official checks.
Busan Hikes Without a Car: Geumjeongsan or Igidae?
Compare two Busan hikes, Geumjeongsan and Igidae, for no-car travelers using official transit, trail-control, weather, and return-bus checks.
Best Hikes in Korea: Bukhansan, Seoraksan, and Hallasan Compared
Compare the best hikes in Korea, from Seoul’s Bukhansan to Seoraksan’s rock views and Jeju’s Hallasan summit, with routes, transit, and cautions.
Bukhansan Baegundae Day Hike from Seoul: Course, Transport, Trail Controls, Safety
Plan a Bukhansan hike to Baegundae from Seoul: compare routes, trailhead details, transport caveats, parking, fees, controls, and safety tips.
Inwangsan Hike in the Rain: Seoul City Wall Trail to 338.2m
Rainy-day Inwangsan hike (인왕산) from the tiger trailhead along Seoul's Hanyangdoseong city wall to the 338.2m summit. Subway-accessible, no car needed.
Bugaksan City Wall Trail: Hike 600 Years of Seoul History
Bugaksan hiking trail on Seoul's city wall: Malbawi to Changuimun route, Sukjeongmun gate, 342m summit, and military-zone rules explained for foreign hikers.
Yonggwolsan Sky Trail: Cliff Hike in Sunchang, Jeonbuk
Yonggwolsan Sky Trail in Sunchang (순창) runs 1,300 deck stairs above the Seomjin River — a family-manageable cliff hike in North Jeolla Province with practical tips.
Hike Hallasan Without a Reservation: Eorimok to Witseoreum
Eorimok trail on Hallasan needs no summit reservation — 4.7 km to Witseoreum at 1,700 m, car-free via Bus 240 from Jeju City. Winter Snow Flower Bus covered.
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.
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.
Inwangsan Hike from Dongnimmun Station: 2.5 km City Wall
2.5 km along Seoul's old fortress wall, finishing with Gyeongbokgung + N Seoul Tower in one frame. Honest take on whether it beats Bukhansan.
Gwanaksan Hike from Seoul National University Station
Sillim Line to Gwanaksan Station, Exit 1, then walk 50 m. The 632 m peak that's the easiest of Seoul's serious mountains. 3.5-5 hours round-trip.
Hoamsan Hike from Seoksu Station: 2-Hour Beginner Trail
Seoksu Station Line 1 to Hoamsan in 10 minutes, a 393 m peak with Seoul views and almost no crowds on weekdays. Skip the famous Gwanaksan crowds.
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.