Manhangjae Pass
만항재
The highest mountain pass in South Korea that can be reached by paved road, at about 1,330 meters. Wildflowers cover it in summer, and it is the starting point of the 'Cloud Road' coal-hauling trail.
Manhangjae Pass lies at the border of Jeongseon, Taebaek and Yeongwol counties, at an elevation of about 1,330 meters. It is the highest mountain pass in South Korea that cars can drive over. Around the pass are larch forests and the 'Sky Forest', an alpine wildflower garden. In summer, there is a wildflower festival, and temperatures are much cooler than in the lowlands, making it a popular summer retreat. In winter, the rime ice and snowscapes are equally beautiful. The pass is an important stop on the famous 'Coal Transport Trail 1330', where you can walk along the old coal-hauling road on ridges more than a thousand meters above sea level. Entry is free, and there is a parking lot and rest area. It is about 10 km from High1, a 20-minute drive.
Opening hours
Open all day (watch for icy roads in winter)
Nearby sights
- Jeongamsa Temple
- Samtan Art Mine
- High1 Resort
- Kangwon Land Casino
- High1 Choo Choo Park
- Mindungsan Silver Grass
- Hwaam Cave
- Jeongseon Arirang Market