Hambaeksan Mountain

With an elevation of 1,573 meters above sea level, Hambaeksan Mountain is the tallest mountain in the eastern part of Gangwon-do Province. The main ridge of the mountain stretches between the city of Taebaek to the east and Yeongwol and Jeongseon counties to the west. The mountain offers a fine vantage point from which to get a sweeping look at the entire region (including Taebaeksan and Baegunsan mountains) and commands a striking view of the sunrise over East Sea. The three starting points for hiking Hambaeksan Mountain are Dumundongjae Pass, Manhangjae Pass, and the entrance to the Jeokjoam Hermitage. The hiking path that begins at Dumundongjae Pass and leads to the peak is especially recommended for its scenic views. Hambaeksan Mountain is particularly well known for its breathtaking snowscapes and extensive wildflower beds.

Hambeaksan Mountain is also home to Jeongamsa Temple, which was built by Buddhist monk Jajangyulsa in the year 636 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Kingdom. The temple is home to the Sumanotap Pagoda (Treasure No. 410) and is bordered by a stream that provides a natural habitat for the Brachmystax lenok (Natural Monument No. 73), a member of the trout family.

* Hwabangjae Course (1 hr 40 min)
Hwabangje → Traffic Information Signboard Mingadwi (교통안내표지판 민가뒤) → Suribong Peak (1,214m) → 1,238m Peak → Myo-2-Gi → Ultari of national equipment → Local Road No. 414 (bound for Gohan) → Korean Olympic Committee (Taebaek National Training Center) → Sign board for trekking → Peak

* Users by car: Taebaek National Training Center of Korean Olympic Committee~Sign board for trekking~Peak (15 min)

* Ssarijae Course (2 hr)
Dumumdongjae (Ssarijae) → Eundaebong Peak → Sageori (four-way intersection) road sign → Jung Hambaek → Peak

* Jeolgol Course (1 hr 50 min)
Jeolgol → Daeheung Farming → Simjeokgol → Sageori (four-way intersection) road sign → Eundaebong Peak → Dumumdongjae (Ssarijae)

* The road between Simjeokgol and Sageori (four-way intersection) road sign has no trekking trail. Hence, please be careful.