A representative Korean peak certified for its high scenic beauty and historical hiking significance.
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Surrounded by the pristine nature of Gangwon-do, Deokhangsan Mountain (elevation 1072.9m) is best visited during autumn in October when the red maple leaf tunnel is spectacular. Visualizing spicy water chicken galbi accompanied by savory buckwheat crepes at the foot of the hill makes the final steps to the peak feel effortless. Post-hike, dining at a local valley restaurant is the ultimate reward.
”It is a typical Gyeongdong massif with a combination of strangely shaped cliffs and grasslands, and is home to many limestone caves such as Galmaegul, Jeampunghyeol, Yangteomokseogul, Deokbalsegoul, and Keunjaesegoul. It was selected considering the fact that it is within the area of Daei Cave County Park (designated in 1996). It was built about 400 to 500 million years ago and is 6.9km long and has a ceiling height of 30m. Hwanseongul Cave (Natural Monument No. 178), the largest cave in Asia, is famous.
This is the course that offers the best view of Deokhangsan Mountain. Because you climb up the ridge, you can take a look at the strangely shaped rocks that rise up along the foot of the mountain, and when you're almost done descending, you can see the highlight, Natural Monument No. 178, Hwanseon Cave. The starting point is the yard of Lee Jong-dae's house in Golmal. From there, you cross the iron bridge, pass the persimmon trees, and begin your hike by climbing the steep slope of the larch forest path. From the observatory rock, you can see Chotdae Rock, Seolpae Rock, and Mireukbong Peak at a glance. Afterwards, you climb three iron stairs of about 150 meters, 40 meters, and 200 meters, and when you finish the last staircase that goes back up the mountainside, you reach the temple at the Jureungsang intersection. The road from Anbu to the summit to Hwanseonbong Peak and Jaamjae is not difficult. However, the road down to Jaamgol is steep and slippery, so be careful.
| division | panel | time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended course | Golmal ① - 30 minutes - Observatory Rock ② - 1 hour 15 minutes - Intersection Anbu ③ - 10 minutes - Summit ⑩ - 10 minutes - Intersection Anbu ③ - 1 hour - Hwanseonbong ④ - 1 hour - Jaamjae ⑤ - 45 minutes - Hwanseon Cave Entrance ⑥ - 10 minutes - Golmal ① | About 5 hours |
| Other course 1 | Jeomchon ⑦ - Oenamugol ⑧ - Gubu-siryeong ⑨ - Summit ⑩ - Intersection Anbu ③ - 1048 Peak - Big Garae-gol ⑪ - Musa-dong ⑫ | Approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes |
| Other Course 2 | Golmal ① - Jaammoki Ridge ② - (View Rock) - Intersection Anbu ③ - Summit ⑩ - Gubu Si-ryeong ⑨ - Oenamgol ⑧ - Jeomchon ⑦ | Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes |
The starting point is Taebaek and Samcheok. From Taebaek, the route to Jeomchon runs 8 times, and from Samcheok, the route to Daeiri runs 9 times. Outside of Gangwon-do, cities with buses to Taebaek are Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, Seongnam, Uijeongbu, Goyang, Ansan, Pohang, Daegu, Andong, Bonghwa, and Yecheon, and for Samcheok, buses run from Seoul, Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongju, Pohang, Uljin, Daegu, and Daejeon. It is convenient to take the train that runs four times a day and get off at Taebaek or Dogye Station. The Taebaek Line from Cheongnyangni arrives at Dogye Station at 10:00, 14:00, and 17:00, and the Yeongdong Line arrives at Dogye Station at 5:50. ① Yeongdong Expressway → Donghae Expressway Donghae IC → National Highway No. 7 → National Highway No. 38 from Samcheok toward Taebaek. ②To go to Jeommal, take local road No. 424 from Miro, cross Daejae, and then take national road No. 35 from Sugam Bridge. ③ When coming from the Yeongnam region, take national road No. 7, then take provincial road No. 416 from Wondeok (Hosan) to Taebaek and then turn onto national road no. 38 or 35. ④Jungang Expressway Yeongju IC → National Road No. 28 toward Yeongju → National Road No. 36 from Yeongju → National Road No. 35 from Beopjeon is also possible.
Practical technical hiking guides tailored for elevation 1072.9m.
체온조절고어텍스를 입고도 내부가 축축해지는 원인을 분석하고, 투습 한계를 극복하는 물리적 환기(Ventilation) 타이밍을 제시합니다.
신소재/기어미군 특수작전사령부(SOCOM) 요청으로 탄생한 차세대 초경량 액티브 인슐레이션(Active Insulation)의 구조적 원리를 분석합니다.
장비관리등산 조끼와 배낭용 수낭(하이드레이션 블래더) 호스 내부에 침과 잔수로 인해 발생하는 검은 곰팡이(바이오필름)의 위험성과 원인을 분석합니다.
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