3 best mountains to hike in Korea

There are many mountains around the world that are good for hiking, but there are also many beautiful mountains in Korea. Korea has a lot of mountainous terrain, providing an ideal environment for mountaineering. Among these, some mountains are particularly famous for their beautiful scenery and diverse hiking trails. Below, we will introduce three representative mountains among the best mountains for hiking in Korea.

1. Seorak Mountain:
    Seoraksan Mountain is one of Korea's representative mountains, located on the east coast of Gangwon-do. Seoraksan Mountain is considered one of the five famous mountains on the Korean Peninsula along with Hallasan Mountain, and was designated as Korea's first national park. Seoraksan Mountain is connected to the East Seoul Expressway, so it is easily accessible and offers a variety of hiking courses and scenery. A representative hiking course is the 'Seorak Course', which starts from Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do and continues along the east coast through Seonggeumbong Peak, Dongdaebong Peak, Dongbong Peak, and Naksan Mountain, all the way to Seorak Summit. Seoraksan Mountain is famous for its high altitude and rich natural ecosystem including various plant species, and you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise from the summit.

2. Jiri Mountain:
    Jiri Mountain is the highest mountain in South Korea and is located on the border of Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do. Jiri Mountain is designated as a national park and is famous for its diverse mountain paths and rich ecosystem. Jirisan Mountain has hiking courses where you can enjoy various mountain scenery and natural scenery. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery and flora of Jiri Mountain through a variety of courses, including steep hiking trails, rock climbing trails, and natural paths that follow the flow of nature. In particular, 'Cheonwangbong', the highest peak of Jiri Mountain, is a famous attraction for hikers in Korea, and the view from the top boasts a beautiful view.

3. Odaesan Mountain:
    Odaesan Mountain is located on the border of Chungcheongnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do and is designated as Odaesan National Park. Odaesan has a variety of mountain paths and a rich natural ecosystem, and is especially famous for its colored leaves in the fall. Representative hiking courses include the 'Jungmun Course' and 'Nammun Course' that climb Odaesan Mountain, and the 'Namsan Course' that climbs from Seongju. Odaesan Mountain has a beautiful view from the top, and especially in fall, the surrounding mountains are colored with colorful autumn leaves, creating a beautiful scenery. Odaesan Mountain is also famous as an ecologically rich area where various plant and animal species live.

There are many other mountains in Korea that are good for hiking, and each mountain has different characteristics and beauty. Travelers can enjoy various experiences while being in harmony with nature through hiking.