Hallasan and the uplands · Loop trails and forest paths

Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path

A forest trail connecting the entrance to Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest with Halla Eco Forest. Pass through hinoki cypress and Japanese cedar forest toward Saetgaeori and learn about the ridge at Sutmoru where charcoal was once made. Plan this walk separately from additional climbs of Geochin Oreum or Jeolmul Oreum.

Travel planning at a glance

Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path is a 6.6 km section from Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest entrance to Halla Eco Forest. Closed on rainy days and for 2 days afterward; follow notices for the day. Count the approach to the actual trailhead and the return from the endpoint separately from the section length.

Information sign and forest path at Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path · Archive photo, date unknown
Information sign and forest path at Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path · Archive photo, date unknown · 한국관광공사 · 공공누리 제1유형 (출처표시) · Photo credit

Visitor information for Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path

Start
Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest entrance
Finish
Halla Eco Forest
Official section length
6.6km · One way
Walking format
Return transport and approach distances are extra
Access conditions
Closed on rainy days and for 2 days afterward · Follow notices for the day

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.

Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path · Official information ↗ · Checked
Hallasan Dulle-gil access and trail closure notices ↗ · Checked

Cypress forest linking Jeolmul with Halla Eco Forest

A forest trail connecting the entrance to Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest with Halla Eco Forest.

Pass through hinoki cypress and Japanese cedar forest toward Saetgaeori and learn about the ridge at Sutmoru where charcoal was once made. Plan this walk separately from additional climbs of Geochin Oreum or Jeolmul Oreum.

Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path · Official information ↗ · Checked

Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path’s section length and completing the route

The operator gives this section’s length as 6.6 km. This is the one-way distance from Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest entrance to Halla Eco Forest, not the distance of a return walk on the same path. The approach from roads, parking areas or bus stops to the forest trail is extra.

After completing Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path, returning to your starting point requires transport from the endpoint or additional walking. Choose where to finish this section and how to return before linking several Dulle-gil sections.

Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path · Official information ↗ · Checked
Hallasan Dulle-gil access and trail closure notices ↗ · Checked

Companions and entry deadlines on Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path

Before choosing Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path’s 6.6km section for children or a light outing, check the return distance and open access points. Bring your own drinking water, food, hiking footwear and map information, and consider a short out-and-back walk.

The operator closes the trail on rainy days and for 2 days afterward, and restricts vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, cattle, horses and pets. Entry is prohibited after 12:00 from October to March and after 14:00 from April to September, so do not set out as though this were a late-afternoon stroll.

Hallasan Dulle-gil access and trail closure notices ↗ · Checked

Starting from Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest entrance and planning your return

Start: Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest entrance · Finish: Halla Eco Forest (operator’s route map). Do not replace these two points with a single representative mountain address. Use the operator’s section map to identify the actual trailhead and road connections.

Check current bus information for routes 344 and 343 on the Jeolmul side and routes 281, 212, 222 and 232 on the Halla Eco Forest side. Include the walk between bus stops and forest trail entrances in your plan.

Route start and finish · 출발: 절물자연휴양림 입구 · 도착: 한라생태숲 (운영자 코스 지도 기준)

This is the starting point on the section map. The approach distance from the actual bus stop or parking area is extra.

Location reference ↗

Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path · Official information ↗ · Checked

Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel

Frequently asked travel questions

Is the distance given for Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path a round trip?

The operator gives this section’s length as 6.6 km. This is the one-way distance from Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest entrance to Halla Eco Forest, not the distance of a return walk on the same path. The approach from roads, parking areas or bus stops to the forest trail is extra.

When can I walk Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path?

Closed on rainy days and for 2 days afterward; follow notices for the day. The operator prohibits entry after 12:00 from October to March and after 14:00 from April to September. Recheck on-site and operator notices for your travel date.

Can I bring a pet on Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path?

The operator’s access rules prohibit bringing cattle, horses or pets. Vehicles, including bicycles and motorcycles, are also restricted, so prepare to walk on designated paths.

How do I return after completing Sutmoru Cypress Forest Path?

Check current bus information for routes 344 and 343 on the Jeolmul side and routes 281, 212, 222 and 232 on the Halla Eco Forest side. Include the walk between bus stops and forest trail entrances in your plan. Decide on the full walking route and return transport from your chosen endpoint before setting out.

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