Deokbongsan Coastal Eco-trail (덕봉산 해안생태탐방로) - Area information - Korea travel information

Deokbongsan  Coastal Eco-trail (덕봉산 해안생태탐방로)

Deokbongsan Coastal Eco-trail (덕봉산 해안생태탐방로)

16.5Km    0     2024-08-05

Deoksan-ri, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

The Deokbongsan Coastal Eco-trail allows visitors to see unique rock formations and coastal scenery. The trail features two courses: course A (317m) goes up to the summit of Deokbongsan Mountain, while course B (626m) is a circular course along the coast and base of the mountain. Each course offers its own breathtaking views, with rest areas located throughout.

Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

Geumjinhaebyeon Beach (금진해변)

17.0Km    29632     2024-03-18

176-2 Geumjin-ri, Okgye-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Located to the south of Gangneung, Geumjinhaebyeon Beach stretches over 900 meters in length and covers an area of 63,000 square meters. It is known for its fine white sand beach and shallow waters with a gentle slope, making it a favorite spot for family visitors. Surfing enthusiasts can take advantage of surfing lessons offered at the beach. Additionally, while in the area, visitors can also explore the nearby Geumjin Hot Springs.

Yetpogu Hoejip (옛포구회집)

Yetpogu Hoejip (옛포구회집)

18.2Km    77     2021-03-25

437, Heonhwa-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-534-0070

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of sliced raw fish. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do. The representative menu is assorted sliced raw fish.

Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)

Heonhwa-ro Road (헌화로)

19.3Km    0     2024-04-30

Simgok-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Heonhwa-ro Road is a coastal road that offers beautiful natural scenery all year round. The road gets its name from a Korean myth about an old man picking azaleas from the edge of the coastal cliff at the request of Lady Suro, the wife of Gangneung Governor Sunjonggong.

Gwaneumgul Cave (Daei-ri Cave Caverns) (관음굴(삼척 대이리 동굴지대))

19.3Km    36217     2021-04-23

557, Hwanseon-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-570-3545

Gwaneumgul Cave has a reputation of being a must-explore cave by not only Korean scientists but throughout cave academia around the world. The entrance of the cave is 4.2 meters wide, 3 meters high and 1.6 kilometers deep. The underground water flows from the entrance all the way to end all year long producing approximately 15,000 ㎥ per day. The cave also has 4 waterfalls along the way with the largest being 9 meters high. The cave is full of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as straw soda, columns, flowstones, cave corals, aragonite crystals and more. The cave has a total of 24 different types of living organisms, making a desirable cave for academic research.