Byeongpungbawi
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Hallasan and the uplands · Hallasan
Hallasan National Park Yeongsil Trail
Yeongsil is a southwestern Hallasan route with views of Byeongpungbawi, Seonjakjiwat and Witse Oreum. It is separate from the routes to the Baengnokdam summit. Your approach distance and total hiking time depend on whether you begin walking at Yeongsil Rest Area or the lower ticket office.
Travel planning at a glance
From Yeongsil Rest Area, Witse Oreum is 3.7 km one way and Nambyeok Junction is 5.8 km one way. This route does not reach the Baengnokdam summit, and standard hikes do not require a reservation. If starting at the lower ticket office, add the separate approach of about 2.5 km to the rest area.
Hallasan Mountain Yeongsil Course
Hallasan National Park Yeongsil Trail at a glance
- Main destination
- Witse Oreum and south-wall views
- Distance to Witse Oreum
- 3.7 km one way from Yeongsil Rest Area
- Distance to Nambyeok Junction
- 5.8 km one way from Yeongsil Rest Area
- Summit connection
- No access to the Baengnokdam summit
- Planning reference
- 4–6 hours (editorial estimate; varies with the sections chosen)
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.
Hallasan National Park Yeongsil Trail · Official information ↗ · Checked
Hallasan National Park: Yeongsil trail information ↗ · Checked
Hallasan access restrictions and reservation information ↗ · Checked
A Witse Oreum route past Yeongsil's rock formations and Seonjakjiwat
Yeongsil's scenery changes strikingly from forest to volcanic cliffs. Steep steps and slopes on the ridge near Byeongpungbawi mean this is not a level stroll simply because the route is relatively short. View Yeongsil's rock formations from designated trails; do not climb the rocks or go beyond fences.
The upper Seonjakjiwat area offers high-altitude scenery of low-growing plants and volcanic rocks. Before setting out, decide whether to turn back at Witse Oreum or continue along open sections of the south-wall circuit trail. Viewing Baengnokdam's crater wall and reaching the crater summit are different experiences.
Seonjakjiwat
A high-altitude area for seasonal vegetation. Flowering times and scenery vary with the weather.
Hallasan National Park Yeongsil Trail · Official information ↗ · Checked
Hallasan National Park: Yeongsil trail information ↗ · Checked
Distinguish Yeongsil's Witse Oreum return hike from the distance to Nambyeok Junction
The official one-way distance from Yeongsil Rest Area to Witse Oreum is 3.7 km. Returning by the same trail makes 7.4 km; extending to Nambyeok Junction makes the one-way distance 5.8 km. Walking the additional approach of about 2.5 km between Yeongsil Management Office and the rest area increases the total distance.
Yeongsil is not a summit-reservation route, but seasonal entry and descent restrictions apply. The cutoff for continuing beyond Witse Oreum toward the south wall differs from the entrance deadline. Official information lists times by section, so choose your turnaround time using the restrictions for your hiking date and on-site instructions.
Hallasan National Park: Yeongsil trail information ↗ · Checked
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Prepare for a first Yeongsil hike, strong winds and ice
Allow generous turnaround time with children or companions who find long walks difficult, as the early ridge is steep. Everyday trainers are not suitable for every season; snowy conditions require anti-slip equipment and warm clothing. In poor weather, consider a shorter nearby walk or an indoor plan.
Fog, lightning and strong winds can rapidly change visibility and how cold it feels at Seonjakjiwat and on the south-wall circuit trail. Even after reaching Witse Oreum, check whether the south-wall connection is open that day. Bring drinking water rather than relying on springs or shops, and stay on designated paths when taking photographs.
Hallasan National Park: Yeongsil trail information ↗ · Checked
Hallasan access restrictions and reservation information ↗ · Checked
Plan transport by distinguishing Yeongsil's ticket office from the rest area
If driving, check whether vehicles can reach Yeongsil Rest Area or only the ticket office. Road-access conditions and parking are separate from whether the hiking trail is open. If parking below, include the uphill approach to the rest area when planning your hike.
Public-transport users walk a separate approach from the stop near Yeongsil ticket office to the actual trail entrance. If descending toward Eorimok or Donnaeko, arrange transport between the trailheads. Choose an itinerary that leaves your car at Yeongsil and finishes elsewhere only after deciding how to retrieve it.
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Check the visitor location on the map ↗Getting around Jeju guide →Trailhead and transport information →Entry and descent cut-off times →
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Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel
Hallasan National Park Eorimok Trail
Another trailhead for Witse Oreum. Compare slopes and access transport, or consider it as your descent route.
Visitor guide →
Eoseungsaengak Peak
Compare shorter walks around Eorimok if the Witse Oreum return hike feels too demanding.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
Can I reach the Baengnokdam summit from Yeongsil?
No. This route offers views of Hallasan's crater wall from Witse Oreum and open sections toward Nambyeok Junction.
Does the Yeongsil Trail require a reservation?
Standard Yeongsil hikes are not covered by the summit reservation requirement. Weather restrictions and seasonal entry and descent deadlines still apply.
Where does the 3.7 km distance to Witse Oreum start?
It is the one-way distance from Yeongsil Rest Area. Add the separate approach of about 2.5 km if walking from the lower Yeongsil Management Office and ticket office.
What should I prepare if ascending via Yeongsil and descending via Eorimok?
Check that connecting sections are open and note checkpoint deadlines. Arrange return transport between the different starting and finishing points.