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Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone
Gae Oreum in Seongeup-ri is a conical volcanic hill with cedar-covered slopes. Grassland is limited to parts of the summit. Focus on the woodland atmosphere and changes near the top rather than expecting continuous open views across fields during the ascent.
Travel planning at a glance
Plan Gae Oreum using designated trails in Seongeup-ri, Pyoseon-myeon. This conical oreum has Japanese cedars covering its slopes, with grassland limited to the summit. Elevation of 344.7m and height above surrounding ground of 130m are different from walking distance. Being listed as having trail facilities does not override daily restrictions or private-property guidance.
Visitor information for Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone
- Area
- Seongeup-ri, Pyoseon-myeon
- Elevation above sea level
- 344.7m (official inventory)
- Height above surrounding ground
- 130m (height above surrounding ground)
- Terrain
- Conical
- 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.
Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Gae Oreum's Japanese cedar forest and summit grassland
Gae Oreum in Seongeup-ri is a conical volcanic hill with Japanese cedar covering its slopes. Grassland is limited to parts of the summit area.
Focus on the woodland atmosphere and changes near the top rather than expecting continuous open views across fields during the ascent.
Choosing a trail and return point at Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone
The official oreum inventory lists Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone at 344.7m above sea level, with a relative height of 130m 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.
Watch for junction signs in the cedar forest. After reaching the summit, return along the route you have checked rather than descending in another direction.
Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
What to consider when walking Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone with others
At Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone, the slope at your chosen entrance and the return route affect your companions more than the elevation figure of 344.7m. With children, check the distance on entrance signs and the condition of the path, then choose a short out-and-back walk.
At Gae 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.
Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum visitor rules ↗ · Checked
Finding Gae Oreum's entrance in Seongeup-ri, Pyoseon-myeon
The official location is 서귀포시표선면성읍리 2974번지. This represents Gae Oreum's land parcel, not guaranteed parking or an exact trailhead. Compare map results for “개오름 표선면 성읍리” with signs at the designated entrance.
After descending from Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone, include the journey back to your starting entrance in Seongeup-ri, Pyoseon-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 · 서귀포시표선면성읍리 2974번지
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 ↗Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
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Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
How high is Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone?
The official inventory lists an elevation of 344.7m above sea level and a relative height of 130m. 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 Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone?
Gae Oreum in Seongeup-ri is a conical volcanic hill with cedar-covered slopes. Grassland is limited to parts of the summit. Focus on the woodland atmosphere and changes near the top rather than expecting continuous open views across fields during the ascent.
Can I walk freely throughout Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone?
Watch for junction signs in the cedar forest. After reaching the summit, return along the route you have checked rather than descending in another direction. 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 Gae Oreum Volcanic Cone the parking entrance?
The address “서귀포시표선면성읍리 2974번지” is the cone's representative location in the official register. It does not confirm dedicated parking or an access road. Check the current designated entrance in Seongeup-ri and return transport separately.