Look up into the forest and down at its floor
We suggest an observation walk, looking at the straight trunks of Japanese cedars and the leaves of surrounding trees. Do not leave the designated walking paths or break off plants.
Hallasan and the uplands · Forests and Gotjawal
Saryeoni Forest Trail
Saryeoni Forest Trail links the Gyorae and Pyoseon directions in Jeju's uplands. Choose a short walk among tall Japanese cedars or a longer forest walk, but decide your entrance and turnaround point first. Do not include Mulchat Oreum within the forest in a standard visit.
Travel planning at a glance
For a short Saryeoni walk, plan an out-and-back route from parking near the Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro. You do not need to walk the full forest trail of about 10 km, and must not enter Mulchat Oreum. Check parking conditions at the Bijarim-ro entrance and return transport after any one-way walk separately.
Saryeoni Forest Trail
Saryeoni Forest Trail at a glance
- Area
- Gyorae and Pyoseon uplands
- Forest trail extent
- About 10 km from Bijarim-ro to the Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro
- Short visit
- Choose 1–3 hours to suit your energy; editorial planning estimate
- Parking options
- For a short return walk, check the Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro
- Access restricted
- Mulchat Oreum closed to general visitors
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.
VisitJeju: Saryeoni Forest Trail visitor information ↗ · Checked
VisitJeju: Mulchat Oreum access restrictions ↗ · Checked
Japanese cedar groves and volcanic-scoria paths at Saryeoni Forest Trail
Look beyond the tall Japanese cedars to the surrounding broadleaf trees and forest floor. Konara oaks, looseflower hornbeams, Japanese snowbells and other trees create changing light and leaf shapes even within the same section. Leave room for other walkers when taking photographs.
The Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro combines red volcanic-scoria paths with Japanese cedar groves. Unlike open coastal viewpoints, it suits slow walks among trees. Although the trail takes its name from Saryeoni Oreum, do not treat a forest-trail visit and a climb to an oreum summit as the same itinerary.
Choose a turnaround point rather than a destination
A short Jeju forest walk can be rewarding if you choose a turnaround point suited to your remaining time and companions' energy rather than completing the entire trail.
VisitJeju: Saryeoni Forest Trail visitor information ↗ · Checked
Choose your Saryeoni route and walking time
The forest trail's full length is different from the distance you actually walk. The suggested 1–3 hours is this guide's editorial estimate for a short visit, not a guaranteed time for the entire trail. On an out-and-back walk, allow as much time to return as you spent walking in, plus breaks and the approach to parking.
VisitJeju describes an out-and-back walk from the Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro to near the Mulchat Oreum entrance. Even when reaching that entrance, exclude entry into the oreum itself. Official notices for the day and on-site instructions take priority for open sections and temporary restrictions.
VisitJeju: Saryeoni Forest Trail visitor information ↗ · Checked
VisitJeju: Mulchat Oreum access restrictions ↗ · Checked
Walking with children or a stroller and preparing for rain
VisitJeju recommends the Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro for older or less mobile visitors and stroller users because parts of Jeolmul Joritdae-gil have uneven surfaces and elevation changes. This does not mean the whole forest trail is passable with a stroller. Check boardwalks and surfaces at your entrance and choose a section you can comfortably return from.
Fog and rain change the forest's atmosphere, but wet surfaces also require attention to slipping and visibility. Bring shoes with good grip and suitable outerwear, and shorten your walk in strong winds or heavy rain. Official guidance prohibits food but allows water, so plan meals separately from your forest visit.
VisitJeju: Saryeoni Forest Trail visitor information ↗ · Checked
Distinguish Bulgeun Oreum entrance parking from a one-way Bijarim-ro walk
For a short walk by car, find Saryeoni Forest Trail's Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro on the map. Official information says there is no separate parking at the Bijarim-ro entrance, so do not park along the road without authorization. The representative location below refers to the forest trail as a whole, not necessarily the parking for your chosen entrance.
For a one-way public-transport itinerary between the entrances, check the stop at your finishing point and the return route first. Search separately for Saryeoni Forest Trail's Bulgeun Oreum entrance and Bulgeun Oreum Natural Recreation Forest. After a long walk, consider a contrasting stop such as Jeju Stone Park's exhibitions rather than another long forest walk.
Representative forest-trail location · 제주특별자치도 제주시 조천읍 교래리 산 137-1
Saryeoni Forest Trail links the Gyorae side in Jeju City with the Bulgeun Oreum side in Pyoseon, Seogwipo. Choose your entrance and parking location first.
Location reference ↗VisitJeju: Saryeoni Forest Trail visitor information ↗ · Checked
Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel
Jeju Stone Park
An option near Gyorae for exploring connections between Jeju's forests and stone culture. Choose between outdoor park areas and the museum according to your remaining energy.
Visitor guide →
Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest
Consider this when comparing easier forest-walk sections. Rather than taking long walks at both places on the same day as Saryeoni, choose one according to your companions and route.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
Which Saryeoni Forest Trail entrance should I use for parking?
For a short visit by car, check parking near the Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro. Official information says the roadside Bijarim-ro entrance has no separate parking area; avoid unauthorized roadside parking.
Do I have to walk the whole Saryeoni Forest Trail?
You do not need to complete the full route of about 10 km. Choose an entrance and an out-and-back section suited to your time and energy. The suggested 1–3 hours is an editorial estimate for a short visit.
Can I enter Mulchat Oreum from Saryeoni Forest Trail?
Mulchat Oreum is closed to general visitors. Even if you reach its entrance during a forest walk, turn back rather than entering. Temporary opening events require separate checks of official notices and reservation conditions.
Can I bring a stroller to Saryeoni Forest Trail?
Official tourism guidance recommends the Bulgeun Oreum entrance on Namjo-ro because of trail surfaces and changes in elevation. This does not guarantee stroller access throughout; check surfaces at the entrance and choose a short out-and-back section.