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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.
Songnisan Mountain Weather★ 100 Famous Peak
Elevation 1058.4mCheck real-time weather and safety status for Songnisan Mountain. We provide wind speed, precipitation, temperature, trail courses, and transport info to help plan your hike.
Location:Hwabuk-myeon, Sangju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Naesokri-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
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Writer's Thoughts
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Inheriting the grand spirit of Gyeongsang region, Songnisan Mountain (1058.4m) 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
Since ancient times, the mountains have been called the second Geumgang or Sogeumgang due to their beautiful scenery. They are home to over 1,000 species of plants and animals, including Mangae tree and Miseon tree, and were selected considering the fact that they were designated as a national park (1970). Beopjusa Temple, Munjangdae, Jeongipum Pine Tree, Natural Monument No. 103, and Natural Monuments. No. 207, Mangae Tree, is famous.
Climbing Points & Features
[A large mountain with waves forming overlapping mountains] Songnisan Mountain is one of the Eight Scenic Views of Korea, which was designated as a national park in 1970. There are eight peaks, including the main peak, Cheonhwangbong Peak (1057.7m), Birobong Peak, Gilsangbong Peak, and Munsubong Peak, as well as Ipseokdae, Munjangdae, and Sinseondae, and the towering 8-by-8 stone gates are curved like a bow. These granite peaks and the dense forests that cover the entire mountain are well harmonized with Beopjusa Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, creating a beautiful scenery. Compared to the steep Hwabuk-myeon side, the Naesokri-myeon side, which has a wider mountainside, contains scenic and historic sites such as Beopjusa Temple, Bokcheonam Hermitage, Jungsajaam Hermitage, and Sangsangam Hermitage. Among the peaks, there are Eunpokdong Valley, Yongyudong Valley, Ssangnyong Falls, and Osong Falls, and it is a treasure trove of natural resources where 1,016 species of animals and plants live. Cheonhwangbong is the source of Sampasu, one of the three famous waters of Joseon (Sampasu, Dalcheonsu, and Utongsu), and rainwater that falls here flows into the Nakdong River in the east, the Geumgang River in the south, and the Namhan River in the west.
The Beopjusa Temple return course, which is most commonly used when hiking Songnisan Mountain, is a course that involves climbing Munjangdae from Beopjusa Temple and then descending through Cheonhwangbong Peak along the ridge. This course allows you to visit many cultural assets and hermitages, including Bokcheonam Hermitage, Jungsajaam Hermitage, Gwaneumam Hermitage, and Sangsangam Hermitage. If you are short on time, you can get off at Sinseondae or Birobong Peak on the way to Cheonhwangbong Peak. The round trip course to Munjangdae takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes. Bokcheonam is worth a visit as it is the spring where King Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty prayed for the prosperity of the nation. Suam Pagoda and Hakjodeunggok Pagoda near the hermitage are stupas and are designated as Chungbuk cultural assets. Gyeongeopdae, famous for its beautiful autumn leaves along with Jungsajaam Rock, is a place where there is a legend that General Lim Gyeong-eop trained his mind and body, and the longevity mineral water is nearby.
Trail Courses & GPX Tracks
Songnisan Mountain Course 1Difficult
Distance: 15.84 km
Duration: 579 mins
Elevation Gain: +2624 m
Max Elevation: 1078 m
Songnisan Mountain Course 2Easy
Distance: 2.96 km
Duration: 74 mins
Elevation Gain: +151 m
Max Elevation: 1083 m
Songnisan Mountain Course 3Difficult
Distance: 7.55 km
Duration: 272 mins
Elevation Gain: +1211 m
Max Elevation: 895 m
Forest Service Trail Course Info
| division | panel | time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended course | Beopjusa Temple ① - 1 hour - Sesimjeong Samgeori ② - Jungsajaam Hermitage ③ - 2 hours and 30 minutes - Munjangdae ④ - 30 minutes - Sinseondae ⑤ - 30 minutes - Cheonhwangseokmun Gate ⑥ - 30 minutes - (Cheonhwangbong Peak) - 1 hour and 30 minutes - Sesimjeong Samgeori ② - 1 hour - (Beopjusa Temple) ① | Approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes |
| Other course 1 | Beopjusa ① - Samgeori ② - Sinseondae ⑤ - Birobong ⑥ - Sangsangam ⑦ - Sesimjeong Samgeori ② - Beopjusa ① | Approximately 4 hours 50 minutes |
| Other Course 2 | Sieo-dong ticket office ⑧ - Munjangdae ④ - Jungsajaam ③ - Beopjusa ① | Approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes |
| Other course 3 | Beopjusa Temple ① - Munjangdae ④ - Sinseondae ⑤ - Sesimjeong Samgeori ② - Beopjusa Temple ① | About 5 hours |
Transportation & Parking Access
🚗 Recommended Parking
Parking Name
Songnisan National Park Beopjusa Temple Parking Lot
Parking Fee
Per Day: Mid/Small 5,000 KRW
Address
Songnisan Trailhead Entrance, Hwabuk-myeon, Sangju-si[View Map]
Public Transit & Road Guide
The starting point is Boeun or Cheongju. - From Boeun (☎043-543-1580) to Songnisan Mountain, local buses run every 10 minutes from 07:20 to 21:30. Takes 20 minutes. - Intercity buses run from Cheongju (☎043-234-6543) to Songnisan Mountain via Boeun 29 times a day from 06:30 to 20:40. Takes 1 hour and 50 minutes Gyeongbu Expressway Cheongju or Okcheon IC → Boeun → Songnisan
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