Hallasan

My wife and I have very good memories on this mountain. We saw many cute animals, including deer and birds. They all live freely here. Climbing the mountain is very hard, but the scenery after climbing the mountain is very beautiful and worth it. Many foreigners come here to climb the mountain. This is a must-visit place when traveling to Korea. Highly recommended.

Mount Hallasan standing at 1950 metres above sea level is the highest mountain in South Korea. At the peak (Dongneung Peak), is a big crater. The view up here is very beautiful indeed and it makes the 5-hour hike up worth it. Another 5 hours to descend. When we were there, there was a long queue of hikers waiting for their turn to take photos with the summit marker. However, it was orderly and everyone got to take their photos. The photos were later submitted online to the park authorities for us to print out our certificates. It was a very happy and memorable day for us.

We were a group of 4 friends from Nepal, currently working in Korea. During our holidays, we decided to explore Jeju Island, and climbing Hallasan was one of the best parts of our trip. The hike was a bit challenging, especially near the summit, but totally worth it. The views from the top were amazing — you can see clouds all around and feel like you’re really above everything. It was peaceful and beautiful. If you’re in Jeju and like nature or hiking, I definitely recommend trying the Hallasan summit. Just make sure to start early and carry enough water and snacks. Great experience overall!

Highest mountain in South Korea. Was full of snow and ice in most parts of the hike, even when visiting in March. Would encourage to look at the weather and be prepared with equipment as crampons are required in these situations. Good hike with nice views at the top, but a lot of tourists and locals there too waiting in line to take a picture with the sign.

The trail is easy, the scenery is nice, the only disadvantage is that you can't watch the sunset or sunrise because the curfew is strict. And you need to reserve the ticket to enter and they have limited number per day, so please do remember that. I've been hiking a lot, even more crowded mountains but this mountain is a special case.

Harder hike than I thought in the winter. Definitely need spikes but the views were amazing. Trail was easy to follow and there were signs to update you on progress constantly. Both trails have a ton of stairs right at the end that makes the finish hard but rewarding.

Conquered Mt. Hallasan - the highest point in South Korea 🇰🇷 with an elevation of 1,947 m (6,388 ft) Made a 21.75km traverse (strava distance) through the two main trails (entry via Gwaneumsa trail; exit via Seongpanak trail) with a moving time of around 8hrs The trail was extra challenging because of the heavy snowfall (good thing I rented crampons). No guide needed as both trails are well-established. Date of hike: 12/5/2024

Luckily, I found a last minute reservation. Hallasan is the highest mountain in Korea and can be reached in a day. But it is not easy. It takes about 10 hours but it is worth it!! Be sure to bring hiking poles, crampons, and knee support.