Hwangmaesan Mountain 황매산

Located in Hapcheon, Gyeongnam Province, the 1,108-meter-high Hwangmaesan Mountain (황매산) encompasses the three peaks of Habong, Jungbong and Sangbong. Since the reflection of the mountain is also mirrored on the water of Hapcheon Lake, the mountain is also called ‘Sujungmae’ (literally meaning ‘ume (Japanese apricot) blossom under water’). In spring, azalea and rhododendron blossoms take over the entire mountain; in summer, you can enjoy the refreshing valley area; in the fall, the sound of birds singing is everywhere; and in winter, harsh winds swirl around the snow-capped Dongnipbong Peak.

By starting the course from Sanjae and continuing past Mujigaeteo, Sungyeol Rock of Hwangmae Fortress and Guksadang hikers can take in the view of the alpine rhododendron-covered mountainside.
 

[Royal azalea habitat course]
Sinchon Village → Filming Site (1.7km) → Hwangmaesan Mountain (1.6km)

[Cheonwangjae course]
Sangbeop Village → Cheonwangjae (1.7km) → Hwangmaesan Mountain (2.8km) → Imdo Intersecting Point (임도교차점) (1.5km) → Sinchon Village (4.7km)

[Ju course]
Sangbeop Village → Baenaemibong Peak (1.2km) → Cheonwangjae (1.5km) → Hwangmaesan Mountain (2.8km) → Imdo Intersecting Point (1.5km) → Sangjung Village (2.5km)