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100 PeaksKorea Forest Service Certified 100 Famous Peak
A representative Korean peak certified for its high scenic beauty and historical hiking significance.
Geumsan Weather★ 100 Famous Peak
Elevation 704.9mCheck real-time weather and safety status for Geumsan. We provide wind speed, precipitation, temperature, trail courses, and transport info to help plan your hike.
Location:Sangju-myeon, Idong-myeon, Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
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Writer's Thoughts
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Inheriting the grand spirit of Gyeongsang region, Geumsan (704.9m) is an awesome destination in rhododendrons dye the peak pastel pink in May. After dominating the horizon from the summit, a satisfying bowl of pine mushroom hot pot that replenishes your inner energy completes this majestic climb.
”Mountain Features & Selection Reason
It is the only mountain park in Hallyeohaesang National Park and was selected for its beautiful scenery, views of the sea, islands, and sunrise, and the fact that it was designated as a Gyeongsangnam-do monument (1974). It was originally called Bogwangsan Mountain, but the name was changed to Geumsan according to a legend related to King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty. It is famous for its 38 scenic views, including the Lee Clan Foundation where King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty prayed, Sajaam Rock, Chokdaebong Peak, and Hyangnobong Peak, and at the top is Boriam Rock, one of the three major prayer places in Korea.
Climbing Points & Features
[Silk Mountain rising in the southern sea] In the South Sea, there is a mountain covered in silk. It is Geumsan, whose name is derived from the letters Geum (錦) and Moesan (山). It is said that Geumsan was originally called Bogwangsan Mountain because Master Wonhyo built a temple called Bogwangsa Temple at the foot of the mountain. However, before Yi Seong-gye became king, he prayed on this mountain and promised to cover the entire mountain with silk if he became king. However, because he was worried about covering that large mountain with silk, he kept his promise by naming it Geumsan using silk gold characters instead of real silk. When you climb Geumsan Mountain, you will find Boriam Rock, which is said to have been founded by Great Master Wonhyo in the 3rd year of King Sinmun of Silla, and a three-story stone pagoda that is said to have been made with stones brought by Queen Heo, wife of King Kim Suro of Gaya, from the country of Ayutthaya, India, as well as rocks such as Gwaneumbong Peak, Hwaeombong Peak, Ilwolbong Peak, Jarabawi Rock, Jwasundae Rock, Sangsa Rock, Busoam, and Ssanghongmun Gate, as well as Mangwoldae. The view from the top of Geumsan Mountain is so outstanding that on a day with good weather, it is said that all 38 scenic views of Geumsan Mountain can be seen.
There are two hiking trails in Geumsan Mountain. There is a road from the Geumsan Management Office in Sangju-ri to the summit through Ssanghongmun and Boriam, and a road from Bokgok on the north side of Geumsan along the dirt road through Boriam to the summit. The starting point of the Sangju-ri course is the ticket office in front of the innchon, 3km north of Sangju Beach. There is no place where the road diverges from here to Ssanghongmun, but from Ssanghongmun, the hiking trails diverge into several paths, all of which connect famous attractions near the summit, so there is no need to worry too much. If you go straight up to Boriam and stand at the three-story stone pagoda in front of Boriam, you can see the famous attractions of Geumsan at a glance, so it is a good idea to go hiking after looking around. Sangsangbawi Rock and Busoam Rock are spread out to the west of Mangwoldae, the summit. Sangju Beach and the islands of the South Sea, which spread south from Boriam, are beautiful, but the scenery from Sangsa Rock is no less beautiful. Most of the descent is towards Sangju-ri.
Trail Courses & GPX Tracks
Geumsan Course 1Difficult
Distance: 7.72 km
Duration: 238 mins
Elevation Gain: +840 m
Max Elevation: 727 m
Forest Service Trail Course Info
| division | panel | time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended course | Sangju-ri Geumsan Ticket Office ① - 20 minutes - Mineral spring ② - 1 hour - Ssanghongmun ③ - 5 minutes - Boriam ④ - 10 minutes - Summit ⑤ - 1 hour - Sangju-ri ⑥ | Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes |
| Other course 1 | Bokgok Ticket Office ⑦ - Boriam ④ - Summit ⑤ - Sangju-ri ⑥ | Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes |
| Other Course 2 | Namhae Cypress Natural Recreation Forest ⑧ - Geumsan Weeding Station ⑨ - Summit ⑤ - Ssanghongmun ③ - Geumsan Ticket Office ① | About 3 hours |
Transportation & Parking Access
🚗 Recommended Parking
Parking Name
Geumsan Geumsan Public Parking Lot
Parking Fee
Free
Address
Geumsan Trailhead Entrance, Sangju-myeon, Idong-myeon[View Map]
Public Transit & Road Guide
The starting point is Namhae. If you take a county bus bound for Sangju or Mijo from Namhae Public Passenger Terminal, you can get off at Geumsan. - Namhae → Sangju, Mijo: Operates at 30-40 minute intervals - Namhae → Bokgok: Operates 4 times a day Namhae Expressway - Jingyo or Hadong IC - Namhae Bridge - Namhae-eup - Geumsan Ticket Office
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