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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.
Taehwasan Mountain Weather★ 100 Famous Peak
Elevation 1027.5mCheck real-time weather and safety status for Taehwasan Mountain. We provide wind speed, precipitation, temperature, trail courses, and transport info to help plan your hike.
Location:Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do, Yeongchun-myeon, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
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Writer's Thoughts
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Surrounded by the pristine nature of Gangwon-do, Taehwasan Mountain (elevation 1027.5m) 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.
”Mountain Features & Selection Reason
It was selected considering the beautiful scenery, the presence of historical relics such as Taehwasanseong Fortress, an earthen fortress built during the Goguryeo period, and the location of Gossi Cave (Natural Monument No. 219).
Climbing Points & Features
[A mountain of silver grass that winds around the Namhan River] Taehwasan Mountain, which forms the border between Gangwon-do and Chungcheongbuk-do, is a large and beautiful mountain worthy of its name. In addition, it has a small silver grass field, making it a suitable place for fall hiking. However, it is a mountain that is not widely known because it is overshadowed by the surrounding Chiaksan Mountain in Wonju, Sobaeksan Mountain in Danyang, and Woraksan National Park. For this reason, at Taehwasan Mountain, you can see the ancient natural beauty that has not yet been visited by humans. In addition, the Namhan persimmon flows around the foot of the mountain and the Gossi Cave, which holds a mystery of 400 million years, adds to the enjoyment of the hike. The gentle ridge path that changes throughout the four seasons offers beautiful scenery and is a perfect mountain hiking destination for families. There are mainly three starting points for hiking Mt. Taehwa, including Yeongchun, Palgoeri, and Gossi Cave, but the Gossi Cave side is steeper, so Yeongchun and Palgoeri are mainly used as the starting point.
The Yeongchun ~ Summit ~ Gossi Cave or Palgoe-ri, Palgoe-ri ~ Summit ~ Yeongchun or Gossi Cave course is good for viewing Taehwasan Mountain. The fastest route to the summit is the course with Yeongchun as the starting point. If you get off at Yeongchun and cross Bukbyeok Bridge, you will see Taehwasan Mountain. Walk along the road for about 20 minutes and climb up the path next to the zelkova tree. If you climb the zigzag mountain path for 40 minutes, you will reach the cremation rock with a basin measuring over 1,000 pyeong. In Hwagam, fill the water with evening water. It takes 10 minutes between Hwagamam and the pine forest tunnel to reach Jureung, an intersection. After passing Peak 897 on the gently uphill road to the north, there is a silver grass field measuring several hundred pyeong. Go straight north, pass 1001 Peak, and pass through a colony of oak trees to reach the summit of Mt. Taehwasan. There is a rocky area from the summit to Peak 914, and if you go down the eastern road from the three-way intersection, you will soon see a spring. Past the spring and up to Gossi Cave is a 45-degree slope of rocky and tattered terrain, so be careful.
Trail Courses & GPX Tracks
Taehwasan Mountain Course 1Difficult
Distance: 8.76 km
Duration: 223 mins
Elevation Gain: +479 m
Max Elevation: 1057 m
Taehwasan Mountain Course 2Difficult
Distance: 9.25 km
Duration: 272 mins
Elevation Gain: +871 m
Max Elevation: 1060 m
Taehwasan Mountain Course 3Difficult
Distance: 10.16 km
Duration: 298 mins
Elevation Gain: +952 m
Max Elevation: 1048 m
Forest Service Trail Course Info
| division | panel | time taken |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended course | Yeongchun ① - 55 minutes - Hwagam ② - 10 minutes - (Jureung) - 30 minutes - Peak 897 ③ - 10 minutes - Silver Grass Field ④ - 30 minutes - Summit ⑤ - 1 hour and 30 minutes - Samgeori ⑥ - 1 hour - Gossi Cave ⑦ | Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes |
| Other course 1 | Palgoeri ⑧ - Samgeori Anbu ⑥ - Summit ⑤ - Yeongchun ① | Approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes |
Transportation & Parking Access
🚗 Recommended Parking
Parking Name
Taehwasan Taehwasan Public Parking Lot
Parking Fee
Free
Address
Taehwasan Trailhead Entrance, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun[View Map]
Public Transit & Road Guide
The starting point is Yeongwol. Yeongwol → Yeongchun: Operates 6 times a day Yeongwol → Heungwol, Palgoeri: Operates 4 times a day Central Expressway Seojecheon IC → National Road No. 5 toward Jecheon → National Highway No. 38 toward Yeongwol - Local Road No. 88 from Yeongwol - Taehwasan Mountain
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