Jeju Olle Trail Route 7

제주올레 7코스

The most popular section of the 437-km Jeju Olle trail network around the island. It runs 17.6 km from Oedolgae to Wolpyeong along the south coast of Seogwipo, with stunning sea views and columnar basalt cliffs.

The Jeju Olle trail network is a walking network circling the island, created since 2007 by Jeju local Seo Myeong-suk. It has 27 routes totaling about 437 km, linking coastlines, villages, parasitic volcanoes, and forests. Along the way, trails are marked with blue and orange ribbons and the horse-shaped “Ganse” signs. It is South Korea’s most famous walking brand and a main reason Lonely Planet recommends Jeju. Route 7 (Oedolgae in Seogwipo to Wolpyeong, 17.6 km, about 5 to 6 hours) is widely considered the most beautiful. It starts at Oedolgae, where columnar rocks stand by the sea, and passes the entrance to Cheonjiyeon Falls, Samaebong, and the haenyeo fishing village of Beopwhan Port. Along the way are black volcanic rock coastlines and blue sea, and the trail follows the water nearly the whole way. If your energy is limited, you can walk only the 8 km from Oedolgae to Beopwhan Port, which takes about 2.5 hours. Other popular routes include Route 1 (Siheung to Gwangchigi Beach, with views of Seongsan Ilchulbong), Route 10 (Songaksan coast), and Route 6 (downtown Seogwipo past Cheonjiyeon Falls and Jeongbang Falls). Each route starting point has a stamp pavilion, and completing all the stamps earns a finisher certificate. Getting there: from downtown Seogwipo, take a taxi or bus 615 to Oedolgae (about 15 minutes). From Wolpyeong, the end point, take a bus back to Seogwipo. The trail is free. Note: there are few supply points along the way, so bring water and snacks. Watch for the ribbon markers, as there are many forks. Avoid the midday sun from 11:00 to 15:00 in summer. Do not enter the haenyeo work areas.

Jeju Olle Trail Route 7

Opening hours

Nearby sights

Places to eat nearby