⛰️ Mountains of Korea
65 mountains across South Korea — with a crowd index showing which areas fill up in autumn and which stay quiet.
Achasan Mountain (아차산)
Achasan Mountain is a 295m-high mountain that stretches across Seoul and the city of Guri. Its proximity to th…
Aegibong Peak (Gimpo Section) (애기봉 (김포))
Aegibong Peak is located at the northern tip of Gimpo city about an hour’s drive from the downtown area. The m…
Ahopsan Forest (아홉산숲)
Ahopsan Forest is a forest located at the foot of Ahopsan Mountain in Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan. It is …
Baekhwasan Mountain (Taean) (백화산(태안))
Baekhwasan Mountain, standing at 258 meters tall and located north of Taean, is relatively small, allowing for…
Bonghwasan Mountain - Seoul (봉화산 (서울))
Bonghwasan Mountain (alt. 160 meters) in Jungnang-gu, Seoul offers scenic views of Buramsan, Dobongsan, and Na…
Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)
Bugaksan Mountain is the mountain that one can see behind the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Cheong Wa Dae to th…
Byeoldobong Peak (Beri Oreum) (별도봉(베리오름))
Situated in the east of Hwabuk 1-dong and along the coast, Byeoldobong is a parasitic mountain made of silicic…
Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)
Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwa…
Cheongoksan Mountain (Bonghwa) (청옥산(봉화))
Cheongoksan Mountain, towering 1,277 meters above sea level, stands southeast of Mangyeongdae Observatory atop…
Cheongsong Premium Birch Forest (청송 자작나무 명품숲)
Cheongsong Premium Birch Forest is a forest path located at the foot of Muposan Mountain. There are birch tree…
Chungnyeongsan Mountain (축령산)
Chungnyeongsan Mountain is historically significant, with its connection to King Taejo Yi Seonggye, the founde…
Chuwolsan Mountain (추월산)
Located 13 kilometers away from Damyang-eup, Chuwolsan Mountain (731 m) was designated Jeollanam-do Provincial…
Daeyasan Mountain (대야산)
Daeyasan Mountain is a stunning peak standing at an elevation of 931 meters within the confines of Songnisan N…
Dodamsambong Peaks (도담삼봉)
The Dodamsambong Peaks consist of three distinctive stone pillars - Janggunbong, Cheobong, and Cheopbong Peaks…
Dotoreum Parasitic Cone (돛오름(돝오름))
This oreum, or parasitic cone, is located southwest of Bijarim Forest. Its name “Dot” comes from t…
Gamaksan Mountain (Paju) [감악산(파주)]
Gamaksan Mountain is popular for its easy-to-climb trails and beautiful scenery. It is home to a suspension br…
Gariwangsan Mountain (가리왕산)
Gariwangsan Mountain provides a view of the East Sea from its summit on clear days. Beyond the lushness of sum…
![Geomunoreum Lava Tube [UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site] (거문오름 [유네스코 세계자연유산])](https://tong.visitkorea.or.kr/cms/resource/61/2661661_image2_1.jpg)
Geomunoreum Lava Tube [UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site] (거문오름 [유네스코 세계자연유산])
Geomunoreum Lava Tube stands out as one of the distinct oreum (the Jeju language term for parasitic cones) on …
Gongjaksan Mountain (공작산)
Gongjaksan Mountain, spreading out from the peak with an altitude of 887.4 meters, resembles the outstretched …
Gosan Mountain (고산)
Gosan Mountain is a beautiful mountain that rises sharply from the plains, offering stunning views from its su…
Gubyeongsan Mountain (구병산)
Gubyeongsan Mountain is an 876 m-high mountain located on the southern side of Songnisan National Park. It is …
Gwanaksan Mountain (관악산)
Reaching 632.2 meters in x_height, Gwanaksan Mountain is the symbol and pride of Gwanak-gu district in Seoul. …
Gwanggyosan Mountain (광교산)
Gwanggyosan Mountain straddles the cities of Suwon and Yongin. Its summit, Shirubong Peak, stands at 852 meter…
Gwonjeoreum Parasitic Cone (권제오름)
This parasitic cone is also called Geonjeoreum. Oreum is a Jeju dialect referring to mountains or peaks. Today…
Gyeongju Namsan Mountain (경주 남산)
Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju is a 466-meter mountain located south of the Gyeongju city center. Gyeongju was th…
Hallasan Mountain (한라산)
Hallasan Mountain stands proudly at the center of Jeju Island and is perhaps the island’s most memorable landm…
Hambaeksan Mountain (함백산)
With an elevation of 1,573 meters above sea level, Hambaeksan Mountain is the tallest mountain in the eastern …
Hamyang Jianjae Pass (함양 지안재)
Jianjae Pass, renowned for its picturesque winding roads, is a celebrated attraction in Hamyang. It was also s…
Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain (팔봉산(홍천))
Hongcheon's Palbongsan Mountain, reaching an elevation of 328 meters, is distinctive for its profile resemblin…
Horyonggoksan Mountain (호룡곡산)
Horyonggoksan Mountain, the tallest peak on Muuido Island at 245 meters above sea level, offers breathtaking v…
Hwarang Hill (화랑의언덕)
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Hyangjeokbong Peak (Deogyusan Mountain) (향적봉(덕유산))
Hyangjeokbong Peak, standing at an elevation of 1,614 meters, is the highest peak of Deogyusan Mountain. It is…
Inwangsan Mountain (인왕산)
Inwangsan Mountain is a rocky mountain located to the northwestern side of Seoul. It stands 338m tall. The Seo…
Jeombongsan Mountain Gombaeryeong Pass (점봉산 곰배령)
This ecological area at the summit of Jeombongsan Mountain, situated 1,100 meters above sea level, spans appro…
Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)
Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games …
Maguryeong Pass / Gochiryeong Pass (마구령/고치령)
Maguryeong Pass and Gochiryeong Pass stand as iconic hills of Sobaeksan Mountain. They are known for their his…
Mindungsan Mountain (민둥산)
Situated in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do, Mindungsan Mountain (1,118.8 meters) is an unusual site when compared to ot…
Moaksan Mountain (모악산)
Moaksan Mountain is a mountain with an elevation of 793 meters, spanning across Gui-myeon in Wanju-gun, and Ge…
Nuunoreum Parasitic Cone (누운오름)
Nuunoreum Parasitic Cone resembles a cow lying down. This oreum is also called “Nunoreum.” Oreum i…
Ongmasan Mountain (옥마산)
Ongmasan Mountain is located in the southern part of Boryeong with its highest point reaching 601 meters above…
Samgaksan Mountain (삼각산)
Samgaksan Mountain is a mountain situated on the northern outskirts of Seoul, resembling a folding screen. Its…
Sanbangsan Mountain (Jeju) (산방산(제주))
Sanbangsan Mountain, meaning "mountain with a cave," is home to Sanbanggulsa Temple, a small temple located at…
Sangju Maengmundong Pine Forest (상주 맥문동 솔숲)
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Sangumburi Crater (산굼부리)
Sangumburi Crater has been designated as a Natural Monument. It is located on the southeast side of Jeju, and …
Secret Forest (비밀의 숲)
Secret Forest, located in Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, is a natural forest path that became famous as a must-visit self…
Seoraksan Daecheongbong Peak (설악산 대청봉)
Standing at 1,708 meters above sea level, Daecheongbong is the highest peak of Seoraksan Mountain. It is the t…
Seosan Gayasan Mountain (가야산(서산))
Gayasan Mountain has easy and enjoyable hiking trails connecting Gayabong Peak, the main peak, with other peak…
Seoul Eungbongsan Mountain (응봉산(서울))
From Eungbongsan Mountain, one can easily see the Hangang River, Seoul Forest, Jamsil Sports Complex and more …
Seunghaksan Mountain (승학산)
The 496-meter-tall Seunghaksan Mountain, named for its terrain's striking resemblance to a flying crane due to…
Songaksan Mountain (송악산)
Songaksan Mountain is a mountain formed by underwater volcanic activity, characterized by its dual volcanic co…
Soraesan Mountain (소래산)
Soraesan Mountain, with an altitude of 299 meters, is situated between Siheung and Incheon. Its name "Sorae" o…
Suwolbong Peak (수월봉)
Suwolbong peak is a small oreum located in Gosan-ri, the westernmost point of Jejudo Island. Suwolbong rises 7…
Ttangmoesan Mountain (땅뫼산)
The Ttangmoesan Mountain Forest Trail, wrapping around the Hoedong Reservoir, is distinguished by its red clay…
Twelve Scenic Places of Ulsan City (울산 12경)
Twelve Scenic Places of Ulsan City encompass the stunning landscapes of Ulsan, showcasing the natural beauty a…
Uam-dong Urban Forest (우암동 도시숲)
Uam-dong Urban Forest is famous for its exotic view of the Jesus Christ statue of Donghang Cathedral, which re…
Uljin Geumgang Pine Trail (울진 금강소나무 숲길)
The Pine Forest Trail on Geumgangsan Mountain in Uljin goes through a beautiful forest of lush pine trees grow…
Windy Hill (바람의 언덕)
The Windy Hill refers to a hill at the end of the fishing village of Dojangpo, located at the entrance to the …
Wollyubong Peak (The Eight Sights of Hancheon) [월류봉(한천팔경)]
Wollyubong Peak is one of The Eight Sights of Hancheon, a collection of eight beautiful sights around Wollyubo…
Yeongnam Alps (영남 알프스)
Yeongnam Alps is formed by mountains with an elevation of over 1,000 meters centered on Gajisan Mountain, whic…
Yeongsil Trail (Hallasan National Park) (한라산 영실)
Yeongsil Trail is renowned as the shortest yet the best trail for its beautiful scenery among those of Hallasa…
Yeongyang Birch Forest (영양 자작나무숲)
Yeongyang Birch Forest was established in 1993 in the Jukpa-ri region of Geommasan Mountain. It boasts a sceni…
Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))
Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been…
Yongbongsan Mountain (용봉산)
Yongbongsan Mountain is relatively small mountain, reaching a x_height of just 381 meters, but is filled with …
Yongnunioreum Volcanic Cone (용눈이오름)
Yongnunioreum Volcanic Cone is located in the eastern part of Jeju. It connects three craters and creates beau…
Yudalsan Mountain (유달산)
In the past, Yudalsan Mountain was known as Yeongdalsan Mountain, because it was a place where the soul passes…
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (Open Data Portal). The crowd index joins KTO "Korea Tourism Data Lab" visitor counts at the city/county level — it describes the district the mountain sits in, not the mountain itself. Always check the Korea National Park Service, Korea Forest Service or the local authority for trail closures and weather before you go.
※ The official "100 Famous Mountains" list selected by the Korea Forest Service in 2002 is published on the Korea Forest Service website.