A representative Korean peak certified for its high scenic beauty and historical hiking significance.
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Situated in the tranquil heartland of Korea, Woraksan Mountain (1095.3m) is best visited during mid-summer in July when cool stream waters run under green shades. Walking up the gentle dirt trails leads to an open vista. Indulging in spicy and soothing local marsh snail soup (Olgaengi-guk) afterward captures the genuine hospitality of the region.
”It has been considered a sacred mountain since ancient times due to its rugged terrain and strangely shaped rocks. It was selected considering the fact that it has 8 scenic views of Songgye and 9 valleys of Yongha and was designated as a national park (1984). It is famous for the stone Buddha statue at Mireuksaji Temple, where Prince Maui and Princess Deokju are said to be facing each other at the end of the Silla Dynasty and alleviating their sorrow over the fall of the country, the rock-carved Buddha at Deokjusa Temple, and Deokjusanseong Fortress.
Yeongbong Course is the course most visited by mountaineers. It is a flat road from Deokjugol Rest Area to Deokjusa Temple and Rock-carved Buddha across the bridge. There is a dense forest of broad-leaved trees around the hiking trail, making it a popular place for hiking with autumn leaves. There is a mineral spring right below the rock-carved Buddha. As you continue along the road to Peak 960, the pine trees harmonized with the strangely shaped cliffs here and there will leave you amazed. The closer you get to the Yeongbong peak you see as you head toward Songgye Intersection, the more majestic it feels. Yeongbong is a rock with a circumference of 4 kilometers and a height of 150 meters. To climb Yeongbong, you have to go behind Yeongbong and climb up the iron stairs. The slope is steep, so you need to be especially careful. The road back to Songgye Intersection and down to Dongchang Bridge is overgrown with forests, so the view is not good. It is a 20-minute walk from Dongchang Bridge to Deokjugol.
| division | panel | time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended course | Deokjugol Entrance ① - 1 hour - Rock-carved Buddha ② - 1 hour - 960 Peaks ③ - 40 minutes - Songgye Intersection ④ - 40 minutes - Yeongbong ⑤ - 40 minutes - Songgye Intersection ④ - Dongchang Bridge Ticket Office ⑥ | Approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes |
| Other course 1 | Deokjugol Rest Area ① - Rock-carved Buddha ② - Songgye Samgeori ④ - Yeongbong ⑤ - Via Jungbong Habong and Bodeokam ⑧ | Approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes |
| Other Course 2 | Wolak-ri Deoksan Ticket Office ⑨ - Silleuksa Temple ⑩ - Jeolgol Yeongbong ⑤ - Songgye-ri Dongcheon Bridge Ticket Office ⑥ | Approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes |
The starting point is Chungju. Take the city bus to Songgye (Chungju Transportation (☎043-845-5176). First bus 07:15, last bus 18:35. Runs every 40 minutes to 1 hour. Takes 1 hour. Last bus to Chungju around 18:00 ① Central Inland Expressway Yeonpung IC - Suanbo direction - Deokjugol ② Jungang Expressway Danyang IC - Songgye - Deokjugol
Practical technical hiking guides tailored for elevation 1095.3m.
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.
Review 4-season rules, the 5:3:2 stamina law, interactive packing checklists, and 119 emergency rescue steps.