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Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone

Mulyeongari in Sumang-ri is known for the wetland within its circular summit crater. Protected as a Ramsar wetland, its water and vegetation change with the seasons and rainfall. It is not a place to enter the wetland, nor one where a particular lake view can be guaranteed.

Travel planning at a glance

Plan a Mulyeongari visit around designated trails in Sumang-ri, Namwon-eup. Mulyeongari in Sumang-ri is known for the summit wetland in its circular crater. The elevation of 508m and height of 128m 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.

Forest steps and rest area on Mulyeongari Oreum · Archive photo; date unknown
Forest steps and rest area on Mulyeongari Oreum · Archive photo; date unknown · 한국관광공사 · 공공누리 제1유형 (출처표시) · Photo credit

Visitor information for Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone

Area
Sumang-ri, Namwon-eup
Elevation above sea level
508m (official inventory)
Height above surrounding ground
128m (height above surrounding ground)
Terrain
Circular 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.

Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked

Mulyeongari's summit wetland and forest

Mulyeongari in Sumang-ri is known for the summit wetland in its circular crater.

Protected as a Ramsar wetland, its water and vegetation change with the seasons and rainfall. It is not a place to enter the wetland, nor one where a particular lake view can be guaranteed.

Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked

Choosing a trail and return point at Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone

The official oreum inventory lists Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone at 508m above sea level, with a relative height of 128m 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.

Use the visitor information center and designated boardwalks and stair paths to guide your visit. Do not assume a stair climb has the same difficulty as observing wetlands on level ground.

Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked

What to consider when walking Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone with others

At Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone, the slope at your chosen entrance and the return route affect your companions more than the elevation figure of 508m. With children, check the distance on entrance signs and the condition of the path, then choose a short out-and-back walk.

Stories of springs and water-related landforms at Mulyeongari do not mean that water there is drinkable today or that water activities are permitted. Bring drinking water, and observe wetlands and water sites from designated paths.

Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
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Finding Mulyeongari's entrance in Sumang-ri, Namwon-eup

The official location is 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 남원읍 수망리 산188. This is a reference land-parcel address for Mulyeongari, and does not guarantee parking or an exact trail entrance. Compare map results for “물영아리 남원읍 수망리” with the signs at the designated entrance on site.

After descending from Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone, include the journey back to your starting entrance in Sumang-ri, Namwon-eup. 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 서귀포시 남원읍 수망리 산188

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 ↗

Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked

Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel

Frequently asked travel questions

How high is Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone?

The official inventory lists an elevation of 508m above sea level and a relative height of 128m. 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 Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone?

Mulyeongari in Sumang-ri is known for the wetland within its circular summit crater. Protected as a Ramsar wetland, its water and vegetation change with the seasons and rainfall. It is not a place to enter the wetland, nor one where a particular lake view can be guaranteed.

Can I walk freely throughout Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone?

Use the visitor information center and designated boardwalks and stair paths to guide your visit. Do not assume a stair climb has the same difficulty as observing wetlands on level ground. 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 Mulyeongari Volcanic Cone the parking entrance?

The address “제주특별자치도 서귀포시 남원읍 수망리 산188” 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 Sumang-ri, Namwon-eup and return transport separately.

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