Hallasan National Park

Long strenuous hike & is not for the weak, & I loved every single minute of it. Did the Gwaneumsa trail (the harder one) & got pretty steep at times especially near the peak. Make sure you prep properly: hiking poles, spikes (snow at the top especially during fall/winter months, lots of food and water, proper footwear and cold/wet weather gear. Took me 7-8 hours including one break going up & down, & chilling at the peak for a quick bite. Watch clocked it at ~5.5K feet elevation gain & 11 miles total. Descending the mountain was brutal on the joints. But I had a blast!

Most strenuous hike in my life - bring lots of water and food. Paths are rocky and you need to be sure footed, otherwise risk hurting yourself. Views on the top were magnificent but not sure about the reward to effort ratio

Not for people who cannot walk. Travel can last up to 9 hours. Bring food and water. The trail is well maintained, restrooms a bit fat from each other (only on designated stations)

A truly amazing hike, but preparation is key. * Authorization is required to climb the volcano, so book your spot well in advance. * The path has checkpoints, so a very early start is essential to make it to the top. * This is a tough, challenging hike to 2000m, so be ready for a good workout. * Don't count on a clear view from the summit. It's often foggy due to the climate, but the experience is still worth it!

Was there on 19/11/25. Wasn't expecting snow and was not prepared. Did not managed to hike up the mountain. Snow was from previous night dropped in temperature.

Great hike, there are 2 trails only (may 2025). Both are really hard with variable difficulty. I recommend starting at 5:00am to reach the summit early and take time to enjoy the view with just a few people. The whole trip takes around 9-10 hours. If you don't get the shelter before 12:30, you won't be allowed to reach the peak. Bring food and a lot of water.

Nice 2000m peak, we did the Seonpanak trail I think it was called. Easiest one and as someone recently fit, I didn't struggle. Really cool views just make sure to go when it's not cloudy!!!

🏔️ Snowy Hallasan – a winter wonderland and a hike I’ll never forget After Finland, I hadn’t walked through snow like this in years — and it was pure magic. Climbing to Baengnokdam Crater felt like stepping into a real-life Frozen scene. We started at Seongpanak Trail at 8am and reached the summit at around 1:10pm, hiking slowly and enjoying the view while chatting with my mom. From the top, you can see all the way out to the ocean… it took my breath away. We took the Gwaneumsa Trail down, and I’m SO glad we did. While Seongpanak was more straightforward, Gwaneumsa was jaw-droppingly beautiful — snow-covered trees, dramatic cliffs, views that looked magical in every single photo. It’s a bit more slippery and challenging than Seongpanak, but 100% worth it. My mom started struggling near the summit and kept joking, “Carry me down!” 😅 Even though she hikes five times a week, Hallasan was no joke By the time we finished around 5:30pm, I felt this overwhelming sense of joy and strength — like I had absorbed good energy from the highest point in Korea. I probably wouldn’t have done this on my own, but I’m so thankful my mom invited me to go. One of the most meaningful hikes of my life 💚