OSULLOC Tea Museum
After exploring Jeju Olle Trail Route 16, consider OSULLOC Tea Museum for a different setting. Check the separate journey and access conditions before adding it to your itinerary.
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Jeju Olle Trail Route 16
This route heads from Gonae toward Gueom's stone salt pans, Susan Reservoir and Susanbong, then continues to Gwangnyeong. The route combines the coast's salt-making history, village water culture and the area toward Hangpaduri's anti-Mongol resistance site. Check conditions for entering the historic site separately.
Travel planning at a glance
Jeju Olle Route 16 is the Gonae–Gwangnyeong Olle route, covering 14.8 km. The official suggested walking time is 5-6 hours and the difficulty rating is moderate. The start and finish are different, so arrange return transport or travel to the port separately.
Visitor information for Jeju Olle Trail Route 16
- Official section
- Gonae–Gwangnyeong Olle
- Route length
- 14.8Km
- Official reference duration
- 5-6 hours · Varies with your pace
- Official difficulty
- Moderate
- Walking format
- One-way route with different start and finish points
Operating and access information is based on the official sources below. Recommended routes and visit durations are editorial suggestions. Check each place's description to see whether waiting, meals and similar time are included, and allow separate time for travel between places.
A trail past Gueom's stone salt pans and Susanbong
A route from Gonae toward Gwangnyeong via Gueom's stone salt pans, Susan Reservoir and the area around Susanbong.
The route combines the coast's salt-making history, village water culture and the area toward Hangpaduri's anti-Mongol resistance site. Check conditions for entering the historic site separately.
Jeju Olle Route 16: distance and route layout
Current official route information lists a length of 14.8 km, a suggested walking time of 5-6 hours and a moderate difficulty rating. The time varies with breaks, activities, meals and your pace. If markers have changed or there is a temporary diversion, follow the operator's instructions for that day.
Jeju Olle Route 16 is a one-way route from the official start point at Gonae to the official finish point at Gwangnyeong. 14.8 km is the length of that route, not a return journey along the same path. To get back to the start, plan return transport or additional walking separately.
Walking the Gonae–Gwangnyeong Olle trail with your group
The route mixes coastal, oreum and village sections. If you add a hike on Susanbong or time observing the reservoir, check the official markers and your turnaround point.
If completing all of Jeju Olle Route 16 would be too demanding, choose a shorter section that follows the on-site Olle markers and plan how to get there and back. The moderate difficulty rating does not guarantee that every section is accessible with a pushchair or wheelchair.
Jeju Olle Trail Route 16 · Official information ↗ · Checked
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Getting to the start of Jeju Olle Route 16 and returning from the finish
The official route map provides separate start and finish coordinates. Start: the official start point at Gonae (33.467342, 126.339122) · Finish: the official finish point at Gwangnyeong (33.459554, 126.433414). These coordinates identify the currently listed points; they are not street addresses. Compare them with the official route's start and finish on the map.
Before walking Jeju Olle Route 16, check buses or taxis from the official finish point at Gwangnyeong back to your accommodation or the official start point at Gonae. The 14.8 km route does not include the return distance. Check services at your chosen bus stop for your travel date in the Jeju Bus Information System.
Route start and finish · 출발: 고내 공식 시작점 (33.467342, 126.339122) · 도착: 광령 공식 종점 (33.459554, 126.433414)
These are the start and finish coordinates provided on the operator's map. Calculate the approach distance from your chosen port or bus stop separately.
Location reference ↗Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel
Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum)
After exploring Jeju Olle Trail Route 16, consider Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum) for a different setting. Check the separate journey and access conditions before adding it to your itinerary.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
How long is Jeju Olle Route 16, and how much time should I allow?
The official route length is 14.8 km, the suggested walking time is 5-6 hours, and the difficulty rating is moderate. Total time varies with visits to attractions, meals, your pace and any current diversions.
Is the distance for Jeju Olle Route 16 a round trip?
Jeju Olle Route 16 is a one-way route from the official start point at Gonae to the official finish point at Gwangnyeong. 14.8 km is the length of that route, not a return journey along the same path. To get back to the start, plan return transport or additional walking separately.
What can I see at Jeju Olle Trail Route 16?
This route heads from Gonae toward Gueom's stone salt pans, Susan Reservoir and Susanbong, then continues to Gwangnyeong. The route combines the coast's salt-making history, village water culture and the area toward Hangpaduri's anti-Mongol resistance site. Check conditions for entering the historic site separately.
Is walking the whole of Jeju Olle Route 16 suitable for children?
The route mixes coastal, oreum and village sections. If you add a hike on Susanbong or time observing the reservoir, check the official markers and your turnaround point. After considering the full distance, the day's weather and your child's walking experience, you can choose to walk only part of the route.