Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest
Compare short visitor routes and the long trail within the same recreation forest.
Visitor guide →Hallasan and the uplands · Forests and Gotjawal
Forest Road of Longevity
Forest Road of Longevity is a longer trekking route through Japanese cedars and dirt paths inside Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest. Distinguish it from the recreation forest's short boardwalks, and check the distance, sunset time and restrictions after rain.
Travel planning at a glance
Forest Road of Longevity is described as a long dirt trail of about 11.1 km within Jeolmul. Official information gives about 3 hours 30 minutes for the full route; we suggest 3.5–4.5 hours with extra time. Check recreation-forest access separately from this route's access.
Forest Road of Longevity at a glance
- Attraction type
- Forests and gotjawal
- Visit area
- Uplands and Hallasan
- Planning reference
- 3.5–4.5 hours (editorial estimate)
- Essential visit information
- Check access, entry deadlines and dirt-path conditions for the long 11.1 km route separately from basic recreation-forest admission.
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.
Forest Road of Longevity · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
A dirt trail deep into Jeolmul's Japanese cedar forest
Forest Road of Longevity is a long trekking route within Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest. Follow dirt paths through Japanese cedars, observing changes in mosses, mushrooms, trees and plants along the route.
Do not judge it as having the same difficulty as the recreation forest's short boardwalks. Check the full length of about 11.1 km and choose it for a day centered on long-distance walking.
Forest Road of Longevity · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Plan an 11.1 km walk and return before sunset
Official tourism information gives about 3 hours 30 minutes for the full route. Allow 3.5–4.5 hours with breaks and photographs, and check currently open sections and the latest entry time before starting.
Dirt paths may be restricted after heavy rain. The recreation forest being open does not mean Forest Road of Longevity is open; check the route's status separately with management.
Forest Road of Longevity · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Footwear and observation etiquette for a long forest trail
Bring footwear for dirt paths and wet rocks, water, necessary snacks and an outer layer. Consider summer humidity and upland weather, and agree with companions of different fitness levels on whether to walk the full route before starting.
Observe mushroom and plant shapes without touching or eating them. For a light visit with children or parents, compare short recreation-forest walks first rather than forcing a long route into the day.
Forest Road of Longevity · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Check this route's access separately at the Jeolmul entrance
The representative address is Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest at 584 Myeongnim-ro, Jeju City. Check recreation-forest admission, trail use and parking conditions separately, then find the route's starting point on the on-site map.
A basic Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest visit is a shorter option within the same facility as Forest Road of Longevity. If adding Jeju Stone Park, narrow the visit to exhibitions according to the time already spent walking.
Visitor location · 제주특별자치도 제주시 명림로 584
This address is the main entrance to Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest, which contains Forest Road of Longevity. Check the route's starting point and restrictions on the map inside the recreation forest.
Location reference ↗Forest Road of Longevity · Jeju Tourism Organization ↗ · Checked
Where to go after Forest Road of Longevity
Jeju Stone Park
Add exhibitions about Jeju's stone and nature after the long trek.
Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
Are Forest Road of Longevity and Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest separate places?
Forest Road of Longevity is a long-distance trekking route within Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest. Distinguish its distance and access conditions from a basic recreation-forest visit.
How long is the full Forest Road of Longevity route?
Official tourism information gives about 11.1 km and about 3 hours 30 minutes. Allow longer according to breaks and route conditions.
Is Forest Road of Longevity open whenever Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest is open?
Check separately. Dirt-path conditions after rain or sunset-related restrictions may affect the route.
Is Forest Road of Longevity suitable for a short walk with children?
The full route is long. For a gentle family walk, compare the recreation forest's shorter boardwalk routes first.