A representative Korean peak certified for its high scenic beauty and historical hiking significance.
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Embracing fertile plains and highly picturesque valleys, Gangcheon Mountain (585.8m) is truly magnificent in cherry blossoms and flower petals rain down in April. Climbing past the tranquil temple courtyard leads to an immense view. A feast of Jeolla-style mountain vegetable bibimbap and freshwater crab soup afterward completes the journey.
”It is designated as a county park (designated in 1981), and Gangcheonsa Temple (剛泉寺), which was opened by State Preceptor Doseon during the reign of Queen Jinseong of Silla (887) in consideration of the beautiful scenery and good view of Gangcheon Valley, and the name of the mountain is derived from Gangcheonsa Temple (剛泉寺). Geumseongsanseong Fortress, which is believed to have been built during the Three Kingdoms period, is famous.
It is a worthwhile course that includes viewing the 5-ri Gorge from Sinseonbong Peak, the watchtower at the core, passing through the summit and descending to Deulmeori. Generally, you descend right from the summit, but there is no need to look twice at the valley, which has been overused by many people. You can walk barefoot until you pass the ticket office, Byeongpung Falls, Iljumun Gate, and reach Gangcheonsa Temple. This is because it is a flat land with almost no uphill slopes, and Sunchang-gun laid beach sand. It's good for a walk with the elderly, but the artificial waterfalls appear when you can forget about them, and the reservoirs are built more than in the middle of the field, so it doesn't have a natural taste. Next, stop by Bigak Samindae (三印臺) on the lawn across the valley and enter Hwangwoojegol. This is because the uphill path to Sinseonbong is easier than the overpass. At Sinseonbong Peak, you can see not only the canyon, but also the appearance of Wangjabong Peak, Sangbong Peak of Gangcheon Mountain, standing shoulder to shoulder with Hyeongjebong Peak (505m) and Gitdaebong Peak (571.9m). This is half of the road ahead. Once you cross the skybridge, you begin a full-fledged hike. Like any other mountain, if you endure boredom and walk in silence, you will reach the top. When descending, head east from Bukneung Intersection to Gitdaebong Peak. After going to the Cheonjibong intersection, go downhill into the canyon and reach Geumgang Bridge.
| division | panel | time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended course | Ticket office ① - 45 minutes - Gangcheonsa Temple ② - 30 minutes - Sinseonbong ③ - 20 minutes - Overpass ④ - 50 minutes - Summit (Wangjabong Peak) ⑤ - 20 minutes - Gitdaebong ⑥ - 50 minutes - Ticket office ① | Approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes |
| Other course 1 | Ticket office ① - Gangcheonsa Temple ② - Cloud Bridge ④ - Wangjabong Peak (summit) ⑤ - (Dogye trail) - (Yeondaebong Peak) - (Yeondaiamji) - Gangcheonsa Temple ② | Approximately 5 hours and 15 minutes |
| Other Course 2 | Ticket office ① - Gangcheonsa Temple ② - Cloud Bridge ④ - Wangjabong Peak (summit) ⑤ - 530 Peaks ⑩ - (Seobukneung) - Buntong Village ⑪ | Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Other course 3 | Ticket office ① - Gangcheonsa Temple ② - Cloud Bridge ④ - Wangjabong Peak (summit) ⑤ - Gangcheon Lake ⑫ - Songnak Rock - Yeondaebong Peak ⑦ - Sanseongsan Mountain - Yeondaeamji ⑧ - Cloud Bridge ④ - Gangcheonsa Temple ② - Ticket Office ① | Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes |
The starting point is Sunchang. A local bus runs to the Gangcheonsan parking lot every 5 minutes. It's 9 kilometers away, so you can walk. There are 6 express buses to Sunchang from Gangnam Terminal in Seoul. There are buses from Incheon, Daegu, and Gwangju to cities other than Jeollabuk-do. Honam Expressway Okgwa IC - Take National Highway No. 27 toward Sunchang. In Sunchang-eup, transfer to National Road No. 24 toward Damyang, then turn right at Baeksan-ri and follow Local Road No. 793. Turn left near the end of Gangcheon Reservoir.
Practical technical hiking guides tailored for elevation 585.8m.
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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