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Biseulsan Hiking Guide 비슬산

Biseulsan (비슬산) is a 1,083 m mountain in Dalseong-gun, Daegu, South Korea. It is one of Korea’s 100 Famous Mountains chosen by the Korea Forest Service. Best known for azaleas, royal azaleas, forest trails, silver grass.

Biseulsan mountain, Korea — Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no modification)

1,083 mHeight

ModerateDifficulty (approx.)

3 h 10 minShortest trail

−6.5°CSummit vs. base

🥾 Biseulsan hiking trails

Osalli (오산리) → Daedonggol (대동골) → Crossroads Anbu (사거리 안부) → Daegyeonbong (대견봉) → Byeongpungdeum (병풍듬) → Yugasa (유가사) 3 h 10 min
Yongcheonsa (용천사) → 778bong (778봉) → Daegyeonbong (대견봉) → Doseongam (도성암) → Yugasa (유가사) → Jungmoe (중뫼) 3 h 30 min
Yugasa (유가사) → Dotongbawi (도통바위) → Daegyeonbong (대견봉) → Daegyeonsateo (대견사터) → Biseulsan Recreation Forest (비슬산자연휴양림) 4 h 50 min
Biseulsan Recreation Forest (비슬산자연휴양림) → 1005bong (1005봉) → Daegyeonbong (대견봉) → Bungneung (북릉) → Yongyeonsa (용연사) 5 h 10 min

Times are from the Korea Forest Service and include short breaks. If you are new to hiking, plan for 1.3–1.5× longer. Korean names are in brackets so you can match them to trail signs.

🗓️ Best time to visit Biseulsan

What	Usual peak (estimate)
🌸 Azaleas	mid–late April
🌺 Royal azaleas	early–late May
🌾 Silver grass	early–late October

Estimated from Korea Meteorological Administration long-term averages, adjusted for the mountain’s latitude and height. Actual dates can shift 1–2 weeks each year.

🪨 Trail surface

Share of surveyed trail points by surface type. Lots of stairs or rock? Bring hiking poles and gloves.

dirt path55%

paved25%

stairs13%

rocky scree4%

rock ridge2%

Surface data: Korea Hiking & Trekking Support Center (data.go.kr)

🌅 Sunrise & sunset by month

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Sunrise	07:35	07:14	06:38	05:54	05:21	05:09	05:21	05:44	06:08	06:31	07:01	07:28
Sunset	17:34	18:06	18:33	18:58	19:23	19:43	19:43	19:17	18:35	17:52	17:20	17:14

Around the 15th of each month, Korea Standard Time. Be off the mountain at least an hour before sunset.

🗺️ Maps

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🙇 Hiking etiquette in Korea

Greet other hikers with a short “annyeonghaseyo” — it’s common on the trail.
Keep to the marked trail; many areas are closed for nature protection (fines apply in national parks).
Cooking, smoking and drinking are banned in national parks. Take your trash home.
Read more: Hiking etiquette in Korea

🇰🇷 한국어로 보기 (비슬산 등산코스)

Data: Korea Forest Service (data.go.kr) · 100 Famous Mountains: Korea Forest Service · Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors