Baekdu-daegan Trail
South Korea · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 60/100
At a glance
| Countries | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Korean peninsula spine |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 735 km |
| Typical duration | 30-47 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 1915 m |
| Best season | Apr-Jun; Sep-Nov |
| Start | Jirisan |
| End | Seoraksan |
| Permit / guide | no (some national park shelter bookings) |
| Special gear | none |
Score
60/100
Korea's sacred mountain spine through all its major ranges; continuous ridge never below 300 m
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Documented thru-hikes 30-47 days; historic spine continues to Mt. Baekdu (North Korea) but is not walkable beyond the DMZ
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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