Hallasan and the uplands · Loop trails and forest paths

Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail

The first section of Hallasan Dulle-gil, a forest walk from Cheona Reservoir to Borim Farm three-way junction. The setting includes forest toward Cheona, Noro and Handae oreum and the upper terrain of Gwangnyeongcheon Stream. Seeing nearby oreum does not mean you may climb peaks off designated trails.

Travel planning at a glance

Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail is an 8.7 km section from Cheona Reservoir to Borim Farm three-way junction. Closed on rainy days and for 2 days afterward; follow notices for the day. Count the approach to the actual trailhead and the return from the endpoint separately from the section length.

Autumn woodland path on Cheona Forest Trail · archive photo, date unknown
Autumn woodland path on Cheona Forest Trail · Archive photo, date unknown · 한국관광공사 · 공공누리 제1유형 (출처표시) · Photo credit

Visitor information for Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail

Start
Cheona Reservoir
Finish
Borim Farm three-way junction
Official section length
8.7km · One way
Walking format
Return transport and approach distances are extra
Access conditions
Closed on rainy days and for 2 days afterward · Follow notices for the day

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.

Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail · Official information ↗ · Checked
Hallasan Dulle-gil access and trail closure notices ↗ · Checked

From Cheona Reservoir to Borim Farm three-way junction

The first section of Hallasan Dulle-gil, a forest walk from Cheona Reservoir to the Borim Farm junction.

The setting includes forest toward Cheona, Noro and Handae oreum and the upper terrain of Gwangnyeongcheon Stream. Seeing nearby oreum does not mean you may climb peaks off designated trails.

Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail · Official information ↗ · Checked

Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail: section length and completing the route

The operator gives this section’s length as 8.7km. This is the one-way distance from Cheona Reservoir to Borim Farm three-way junction, not the distance of a return walk on the same path. The approach from roads, parking areas or bus stops to the forest trail is extra.

After completing Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail, returning to your starting point requires transport from the endpoint or additional walking. Choose where to finish this section and how to return before linking several Dulle-gil sections.

Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail · Official information ↗ · Checked
Hallasan Dulle-gil access and trail closure notices ↗ · Checked

Companions and entry deadlines on Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail

Before choosing Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail’s 8.7km section for children or a light outing, check the return distance and open access points. Bring your own drinking water, food, hiking footwear and map information, and consider a short out-and-back walk.

The operator closes the trail on rainy days and for 2 days afterward, and restricts vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, cattle, horses and pets. Entry is prohibited after 12:00 from October to March and after 14:00 from April to September, so do not set out as though this were a late-afternoon stroll.

Hallasan Dulle-gil access and trail closure notices ↗ · Checked

Starting from Cheona Reservoir and planning your return

Start: Cheona Reservoir · Finish: Borim Farm three-way junction (operator’s route map). Do not replace these two points with a single representative mountain address. Use the operator’s section map to identify the actual trailhead and road connections.

There is an extra approach walk from the Cheona Forest Trail Entrance stop listed for bus 240 to the actual forest trail. Also account separately for the distance from the end of the section out to the road toward Yeongsil Entrance.

Route start and finish · 출발: 천아수원지 · 도착: 보림농장 삼거리 (운영자 코스 지도 기준)

This is the starting point on the section map. The approach distance from the actual bus stop or parking area is extra.

Location reference ↗

Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail · Official information ↗ · Checked

Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel

Frequently asked travel questions

Is the distance given for Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail a round trip?

The operator gives this section’s length as 8.7km. This is the one-way distance from Cheona Reservoir to Borim Farm three-way junction, not the distance of a return walk on the same path. The approach from roads, parking areas or bus stops to the forest trail is extra.

When can I walk Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail?

Closed on rainy days and for 2 days afterward; follow notices for the day. The operator prohibits entry after 12:00 from October to March and after 14:00 from April to September. Recheck on-site and operator notices for your travel date.

Can I bring a pet on Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail?

The operator’s access rules prohibit bringing cattle, horses or pets. Vehicles, including bicycles and motorcycles, are also restricted, so prepare to walk on designated paths.

How do I return after completing Hallasan Dulle-gil Cheona Forest Trail?

There is an extra approach walk from the Cheona Forest Trail Entrance stop listed for bus 240 to the actual forest trail. Also account separately for the distance from the end of the section out to the road toward Yeongsil Entrance. Decide on the full walking route and return transport from your chosen endpoint before setting out.

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