OSULLOC Tea Museum
After exploring Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone, 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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Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone
This oreum is said to take its name from its resemblance to an upturned cooking pot, with two connected peaks called Keungama and Jageungama. Cave fortifications from the Japanese colonial period are historical traces to consider alongside the scenery. Check museum opening and access to cave interiors separately from use of the oreum paths.
Travel planning at a glance
Plan a Gama Oreum visit around designated trails in Cheongsu-ri, Hangyeong-myeon. Its name is said to come from its resemblance to an upturned cooking pot, and its two peaks, Keungama and Jageungama, are connected. The elevation of 140.5m and height of 51m above surrounding ground are different from walking distance. Even when included in the list of established trails, current restrictions and private-property notices take precedence.
Visitor information for Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone
- Area
- Cheongsu-ri, Hangyeong-myeon
- Elevation above sea level
- 140.5m (official inventory)
- Height above surrounding ground
- 51m (height above surrounding ground)
- Terrain
- Horseshoe-shaped crater
- Visit conditions
- Listed among oreum with trail facilities · Follow designated paths and on-site restrictions
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.
Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Gama Oreum's two peaks and cave-fortification history
Its name is said to come from its resemblance to an overturned cauldron. The hill links the two peaks of Keungama and Jageungama.
Cave fortifications from the Japanese colonial period are historical traces to consider alongside the scenery. Check museum opening and access to cave interiors separately from use of the oreum paths.
Choosing a trail and return point at Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone
The official oreum inventory lists Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone at 140.5m above sea level, with a relative height of 51m from the surrounding ground to the summit. Neither figure is the hiking distance or the actual length of the ascent; consider them alongside the climbs and descents on your chosen trail.
If you come across cave fortifications, check whether they are open to the public before visiting. Do not explore dark passages on your own.
Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
What to consider when walking Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone with others
At Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone, the slope at your chosen entrance and the return route affect your companions more than the elevation figure of 140.5m. With children, check the distance on entrance signs and the condition of the path, then choose a short out-and-back walk.
At Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone, plan to observe the scenery on a daytime walk rather than explore unlit ridges at night. In rain, strong winds or weather alerts, recheck conditions at the entrance and turn back after a short permitted section if needed.
Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum visitor rules ↗ · Checked
Finding Gama Oreum's entrance in Cheongsu-ri, Hangyeong-myeon
The official location is 제주특별자치도 제주시 한경면 청수리 1202 일대. This is a reference land-parcel address for Gama Oreum, and does not guarantee parking or an exact trail entrance. Compare map results for “가마오름 한경면 청수리” with the signs at the designated entrance on site.
After descending from Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone, include the journey back to your starting entrance in Cheongsu-ri, Hangyeong-myeon. This guide does not present the site as a visitor facility with confirmed dedicated parking or bus stops. If driving a rental car, check where parking is permitted on site. If using public transport, check the extra walk to the entrance and your return service.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 제주시 한경면 청수리 1202 일대
This is the volcanic hill’s representative land-parcel address. Check the exact parking area and trailhead separately against on-site designated-trail guidance.
Location reference ↗Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel
Jeoji Oreum (Dakmol Oreum, Sae Oreum)
After exploring Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone, 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 high is Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone?
The official inventory lists an elevation of 140.5m above sea level and a relative height of 51m. Relative height is the difference in height from the surrounding ground toward the summit, not a hiking distance or duration.
What scenery can I see at Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone?
This oreum is said to take its name from its resemblance to an upturned cooking pot, with two connected peaks called Keungama and Jageungama. Cave fortifications from the Japanese colonial period are historical traces to consider alongside the scenery. Check museum opening and access to cave interiors separately from use of the oreum paths.
Can I walk freely throughout Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone?
If you come across cave fortifications, check whether they are open to the public before visiting. Do not explore dark passages on your own. The latest list of established trails does not lift private-property, ranch or daily weather restrictions. Follow designated paths and on-site access notices first.
Is the map address for Gama Oreum Volcanic Cone the parking entrance?
The address “제주특별자치도 제주시 한경면 청수리 1202 일대” is the volcanic hill's reference location in the official inventory. Do not assume it identifies confirmed dedicated parking or an access road. Check the current designated entrance in Cheongsu-ri, Hangyeong-myeon and return transport separately.