Gwakji Beach
Consider Gwakji Beach for your next stop, and check the direction of travel and actual transport connections.
Visitor guide →Western Jeju · Ports and coastal scenery
Handam Coastal Trail
Handam Coastal Trail runs for about 1.2 km along the Handam coast in Aewol toward Gwakji. Also called Gwakgeum Olle-gil, it offers close views of basalt rocks and the curving shoreline.
Travel planning at a glance
Handam Coastal Trail runs for about 1.2 km along the Handam coast in Aewol toward Gwakji. Also called Gwakgeum Olle-gil, it offers close views of basalt rocks and the curving shoreline. The approximately 1.2 km in the official tourism description is the one-way coastal-trail section. Returning along the same path makes about 2.4 km, and the actual distance may increase depending on your entry and exit points.
Handam Coastal Trail
Visitor information for Handam Coastal Trail
- Attraction type
- Ports and coastal scenery
- Visit area
- West
- Planning reference
- 40–80 minutes·round trip (editorial estimate)
- Essential visit information
- The approximately 1.2 km in the official tourism description is the one-way coastal-trail section. Returning along the same path makes about 2.4 km, and the actual distance may increase depending on your entry and exit 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.
Handam Coastal Trail · Jeju Tourism Organization official introduction ↗ · Checked
Walk beside the basalt shore on Handam Coastal Trail
Handam Coastal Trail runs for about 1.2 km along the Handam coast in Aewol toward Gwakji. Also called Gwakgeum Olle-gil, it offers close views of basalt rocks and the curving shoreline.
The path curves with the coastal terrain, giving different views of the same sea as you walk. Although known for sunset scenery, its colors and visibility depend on the weather, so make the walk itself the focus of your plans.
Handam Coastal Trail · Jeju Tourism Organization official introduction ↗ · Checked
Calculate a one-way walk and the return to your starting point
The approximately 1.2 km in the source is a one-way section. Returning along the same path makes about 2.4 km; if finishing near Gwakji, arrange separate transport back to your accommodation or a vehicle left in Aewol.
You can also pause on a section with sea views and turn back instead of walking the entire trail. For an out-and-back walk, choose your turning point according to your remaining energy.
Handam Coastal Trail · Jeju Tourism Organization official introduction ↗ · Checked
Set a coastal walking pace for children and older companions
Even if the trail looks short, allow time for photos, rest and passing other walkers. If a companion walks slowly, consider walking partway from your starting point and returning rather than completing the whole trail.
Do not block the path for photos when it is busy. If a companion walks slowly, leave enough time to combine a café visit with the coastal walk.
Handam Coastal Trail · Jeju Tourism Organization official introduction ↗ · Checked
Distinguish the Handam entrance from the Gwakji endpoint
Check the Handam Coastal Trail entrance and the direction of Gwakji Beach separately on the map. Do not interpret 1.2 km as including the entire journey from Aewol Port; plan from the entrance you will actually use.
After Handam Coastal Trail, consider Gwakji Beach or Hyeopjae Beach. Rather than fitting them all into one visit, choose one to start with according to your direction of travel and your companions' energy, and check the actual transport connections.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 제주시 애월읍 곽지리 1359
This is the main address in the official tourism description. Check on-site guidance for actual parking, visitor entrances and areas open to the public.
Location reference ↗Handam Coastal Trail · Jeju Tourism Organization official introduction ↗ · Checked
Where to go after Handam Coastal Trail
Hyeopjae Beach
Consider Hyeopjae Beach for your next stop, and check the direction of travel and actual transport connections.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
Is the 1.2 km length of Handam Coastal Trail a round-trip distance?
The approximately 1.2 km in the official tourism description is the one-way coastal-trail section. Returning along the same path makes about 2.4 km, and the actual distance may increase depending on your entry and exit points.
How much time should I allow for Handam Coastal Trail?
Suggested visit: 40–80 minutes·round trip. This editorial estimate varies with photos, breaks and the sections actually open. Allow separate time for boat trips, water activities and long walks.
Is the map address for Handam Coastal Trail the exact visitor entrance?
This is the main address in the official tourism description. Check on-site guidance for actual parking, visitor entrances and areas open to the public.
Where should I go after Handam Coastal Trail?
After Handam Coastal Trail, consider Gwakji Beach or Hyeopjae Beach. Rather than fitting them all into one visit, choose one to start with according to your direction of travel and your companions' energy, and check the actual transport connections.