Odaesan Seonjae-gil Trail
오대산 선재길
A roughly 9 km valley trail linking Woljeongsa and Sangwonsa, following the Odae Stream through forest. Its gentle slopes and brilliant autumn foliage make it a favourite.
The Seonjae-gil trail (Seonjae Road) was originally the mountain path used by monks and worshippers travelling between Woljeongsa and Sangwonsa. It runs about 9 km in total, following the Odae Stream valley through primeval forest. Most of it is gentle dirt track and wooden boardwalk, suitable for general visitors, and it takes about 3–4 hours one way. You can first walk the Woljeongsa fir forest road and then continue along the trail up to Sangwonsa. Taking a bus back down saves the most energy. Autumn foliage makes this one of Korea's most popular hiking routes. The national park closes some sections during fire season, and the path is slippery after rain.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset (partly closed during spring and autumn fire seasons)
Nearby sights
- Woljeongsa Temple
- Sangwonsa Temple
- Odaesan Birobong Peak
- Pyeongchang Trout Festival
- Alpensia Resort
- Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre
- Yongpyong Ski Resort
- Samyang Ranch (Samyang Roundhill)