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Hallasan Hiking Guide 한라산

Hallasan (한라산) is a 1,947 m mountain in Jeju-si, Jeju, South Korea. It is one of Korea’s 100 Famous Mountains chosen by the Korea Forest Service. Best known for azaleas, valleys and waterfalls, sunrise views, rocky ridges.

Hallasan mountain, Korea — Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 (attribution)

1,947 mHeight

HardDifficulty (approx.)

1 h Shortest trail

−11.7°CSummit vs. base

🥾 Hallasan hiking trails

Eorimokgwangjang (어리목광장) → Eoseungsaengak (어승생악) 1 h
Eorimokgwangjang (어리목광장) → Sajebidongsan (사제비동산) → Mansedongsan (만세동산) → Witseoreum (윗세오름) 2 h
1100doro (1100도로) → Yeongsil Ticket Office (영실매표소) → Yeongsilhyugeso (영실휴게소) → Byeongpungbawi (병풍바위) → Witseoreum (윗세오름) 3 h
Seongpanak Entrance (성판악 입구) → Sotbat (솥밭) → Saraak (사라악) → Jindallaebat (진달래밭) → Summit → Yongjingak (용진각) → Gaemimok (개미목) → Tamna Valley (탐라계곡) → Gwaneumsa Annaeso (관음사 안내소) 8 h 25 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 Hallasan

What	Usual peak (estimate)
🌸 Azaleas	late April – early May

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 path40%

paved33%

stairs10%

bridges5%

rope sections5%

other7%

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	07:38	07:19	06:46	06:05	05:34	05:24	05:35	05:56	06:16	06:37	07:05	07:30
Sunset	17:48	18:17	18:41	19:03	19:26	19:44	19:45	19:22	18:42	18:02	17:33	17:28

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

🗺️ Maps

Naver Map · KakaoMap · Google Maps

🙇 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 (한라산 등산코스)

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