5.0 km
Total Distance
1,269 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The ascent from Jungsan-ri to Cheonwangbong, the highest peak of Jirisan and the highest on the Korean mainland. The steep trail climbs through forest and past a spring to a rocky summit famous for its sea of clouds at sunrise. A demanding but hugely popular climb.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes