Seogwipo Forest of Healing
After exploring Georinsaseum Oreum, consider Seogwipo Forest of Healing for a different setting. Check the separate journey and access conditions before adding it to your itinerary.
Visitor guide →Seogwipo and the south · Volcanic hills
Georinsaseum Oreum
Georinsaseum is an oreum in the mid-mountain area of Daepo-dong, Seogwipo. Several stories explain its name, including its divided shape and resemblance to a deer. Forested ridges and open viewpoints are separate sections. Choose between a sea-view stop at Georinsaseum Observatory to the south and a hike to the oreum summit.
Travel planning at a glance
Plan Georinsaseum using designated trails in Daepo-dong. This upland Seogwipo oreum has several name stories, including its divided form and resemblance to a deer. Elevation of 742.9m and height above surrounding ground of 103m differ from walking distance. Being listed as having trail facilities does not override daily restrictions or private-property guidance.
Visitor information for Georinsaseum Oreum
- Area
- Daepo-dong
- Elevation above sea level
- 742.9m (official inventory)
- Height above surrounding ground
- 103m (height above surrounding ground)
- Terrain
- Horseshoe-shaped 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.
Georinsaseum Oreum · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Georinsaseum's ridge and roadside viewpoint
Georinsaseum is a volcanic hill in the uplands of Daepo-dong, Seogwipo. Stories about its name include its divided shape and its resemblance to a deer.
Forested ridges and open viewpoints are separate sections. Choose between a sea-view stop at Georinsaseum Observatory to the south and a hike to the oreum summit.
Choosing a trail and return point at Georinsaseum Oreum
The official oreum inventory lists Georinsaseum Oreum at 742.9m above sea level, with a relative height of 103m 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.
Do not treat a forest hike to the summit as the same outing for companions who only want the roadside view. Check the observatory and the western ridge trail entrance separately.
Georinsaseum Oreum · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
What to consider when walking Georinsaseum Oreum with others
At Georinsaseum Oreum, the slope at your chosen entrance and the return route affect your companions more than the elevation figure of 742.9m. With children, check the distance on entrance signs and the condition of the path, then choose a short out-and-back walk.
At Georinsaseum Oreum, 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.
Georinsaseum Oreum · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum visitor rules ↗ · Checked
Finding Georinsaseum Oreum's entrance in Daepo-dong
The official location is 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 대포동 산2-1. This represents Georinsaseum's land parcel, not guaranteed parking or an exact trailhead. Compare map results for “거린사슴 대포동” with signs at the designated entrance.
After descending from Georinsaseum Oreum, include the journey back to your starting entrance in Daepo-dong. 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 대포동 산2-1
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 ↗Georinsaseum Oreum · Official information ↗ · Checked
Jeju oreum with trail facilities: 2026 status ↗ · Checked
Choose your next stop according to your direction of travel
Soesokkak Estuary
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Visitor guide →Frequently asked travel questions
How high is Georinsaseum Oreum?
The official inventory lists an elevation of 742.9m above sea level and a relative height of 103m. 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 Georinsaseum Oreum?
Georinsaseum is an oreum in the mid-mountain area of Daepo-dong, Seogwipo. Several stories explain its name, including its divided shape and resemblance to a deer. Forested ridges and open viewpoints are separate sections. Choose between a sea-view stop at Georinsaseum Observatory to the south and a hike to the oreum summit.
Can I walk freely throughout Georinsaseum Oreum?
Do not treat a forest hike to the summit as the same outing for companions who only want the roadside view. Check the observatory and the western ridge trail entrance separately. 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 Georinsaseum Oreum the parking entrance?
The address “제주특별자치도 서귀포시 대포동 산2-1” 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 Daepo-dong and return transport separately.