Sobaeksan

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Geography

Mountains & Rocks in Korea, South

Sobaeksan

Page Type: Mountain/Rock

Location: Gyeongbuk, Korea/South, Asia

Activities: Hiking

Elevation: 1439 ft / 439 m

Page By: 5600

Created/Edited: Aug 20, 2008 / Aug 20, 2008

Object ID: 433315

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Overview

Sobaeksan is known for it's Yew tree's and flowers on the top of Birobong peak(1439m). There are 9 peaks in the park, Gungmangbong (1,421m), Birobong (1,439m), 1st Yeonhwabong (1,394m), 2nd Yeonhwabong (1,357m) and Dosolbong (1,314m) are the main one's. The trails are fairly easy, and the park is very easy to get to via bus from Seoul or any of the other major cities.

Getting There

Take the bus from Seoul to Danyang. 2.5hrs
Danyang is the main starting point for the park.
Numerous places to sleep and eat.

Red Tape

none

Camping

Camping sites are provided at Huibangsa, Namcheon and Samga districts for the many hikers that visit this park. There are no shelters but the temples and Observatory can be used for shelter in emergency situations and bad weather conditions.

External Links

http://sobaek.knps.or.kr/Sobaeksan_eng/index.html