Dobongsan


Dobongsan is a mountain in Bukhansan National Park, South Korea. It extends across Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Yangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi-do. It has an elevation of. Nearby Dobongsan Station is named after it.
It is known for the magnificent rock formations of the Manjangbong, Seoninbong, Jubong, Obong and Uiam Peaks. The Seoninbong Peak has 37 hiking courses, including the famous Bakjwi Course. The mountain is also home to Cheonchuksa Temple, the oldest temple in the region, and several other temples including Mangwolsa and Hoeryongsa, as well as a number of beautiful valleys called Donong, Songchu, Obong and Yeongeocheon. Furthermore, it is easily accessible by public transportation.

Hiking course

There are many trails that climb Mt. Kwanaksan. A typical hiking trail starts at the entrance of Seoul National University in Shillim-dong, Gwanak-gu. It is about 4 kilometers long to the summit, and is popular because it is a hiking trail along the clear water of the valley, Gwanaksan Premier Park, and Gwanaksan Lake Park. And there is a way to go up behind Gwacheon Middle School in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. It is about 3 kilometers long and has a steep ascent through the spring gland. During Anyang City, Gyeonggi Province, the hiking trail from Gwanyang High School in Gwanyang-dong is about 5 kilometers long, and you can reach the summit after passing the Octagonal Octagonal Rinal Pavilion, Badak Pass

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