Baraebong Peak
바래봉
A gently rounded peak on Jirisan's northwestern foothills, whose entire ridge is covered in pink rhododendrons in May, one of Korea's famous rhododendron fields.
Baraebong stands 1,165 m high in Unbong-eup, Namwon. Its shape resembles a monk's alms bowl turned upside down, which gave it its name. The ridge was once a sheep pasture, and the sheep ate the other plants, leaving only rhododendrons, which now form a vast flower field. The Jirisan Baraebong Rhododendron Festival is held around mid-May each year. From the Yongsan Village parking lot, it is about 4.5 km along a forest road to the summit, a round trip of about 4 hours, with gentle slopes. After snowfall in winter it is also a popular snow-hiking route, for which crampons are needed.
Opening hours
Open all day (hiking-in times restricted by season)
Nearby sights
- Silsangsa Temple
- Jeongnyeongchi Pass
- Baemsagol Valley
- Gurye Sansuyu Village
- Nogodan Peak
- Cheonwangbong Peak
- Piagol Valley
- Cheoneunsa Temple