Goesan Sanmaki Ancient Trail Trip, Deungjanbong & Cheonjangbong Hiking, Yeonhayeop Cloud Bridge Trekking
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| Goesan Sanmaki Ancient Trail Trip |
Do you want to fully experience the beautiful autumn, but wonder where to go? When you actually try to plan a trip, complicated transportation options or a lack of information often makes it feel overwhelming. In fact, hidden gems in South Korea can feel a bit challenging for foreign tourists or beginner travelers. Shall we set off together on how to enjoy this trip perfectly and fully?
🎯 Charms of Goesan Sanmaki Ancient Trail
Located in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province, the Sanmaki Ancient Trail is a beautiful trekking course that preserves its classic vintage atmosphere intact. The blue Goesan Lake and majestic mountain ranges blend together to create breathtaking views throughout the seasons.
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| A breathtaking view of Goesan Lake, unfolded beneath Sanmaki-yetgil Trail. |
Representative attractions include the Sanmaki Ancient Trail trekking course crossing the lake and the hiking trails of Deungjanbong and Cheonjangbong offering refreshing scenery. It is a place that easily captivates any traveler who loves nature.
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| Summit views from Cheonjangbong Peak ⛰️✨ Hiking Sanmaki-yetgil |
💡 Check out the major attractions of Sanmaki Ancient Trail.
📍 Must-Visit Spots
Once you pass the entrance of the Sanmaki Ancient Trail, you will fully immerse yourself in nature. Be sure to check out the hidden core spots scattered everywhere.
💡 Sanmaki Ancient Trail Trekking
This is the starting section along the lakeside, beginning from the parking lot. Lush trees and earthy scents welcome you, making it a comfortable, flat course perfect for starting a light walk.
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| The first step on the Sanmaki-yetgil Trail |
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| A view of Yeonhahyop Suspension Bridge from the lakeside trail. |
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| Sanmaki-yetgil, a perfect trail for a peaceful walk |
💡 Deungjanbong & Cheonjangbong Ridges
This is a hiking course that slightly ascends from the Sanmaki Ancient Trail, passing through the ridges of Deungjanbong and Cheonjangbong surrounding Goesan Lake below. It is a section passing through the Korean Peninsula Observatory, where you can admire the scenery shaped like the Korean Peninsula. After sweating it out, it offers a refreshing view that clears your chest.
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| The Korean Peninsula-shaped landscape looked down from the Korean Peninsula Observatory |
💡 Goesan Lake Cruise Tour
If watching with your eyes is not enough, you can experience active adventures with your whole body. You can take a cruise crossing the lake or ride a motorboat to dash across the lake water all the way to Yeonhayeop Cloud Bridge.
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| Goesan Lake Cruise Tour |
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| Yeonhahyop Suspension Bridge crossing over Goesan Lake |
🚌 Directions Guide
🚇 Public Transportation: From Dong Seoul Terminal, take a bus to Goesan Terminal, then transfer to a local bus in Goesan downtown and get off at the Sanmaki Ancient Trail entrance (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes required).
🚗 By Car: Search for "Sanmaki Ancient Trail Parking Lot" on your navigation app (parking space provided).
🚕 Taxi: Approx. 15–20 minutes from Goesan Terminal.
Since this is a hidden local gem, public transportation dispatch intervals can be somewhat long. It is safe to check the bus timetable in advance before departure.
💡 Core Points
The hiking course (Deungjanbong and Cheonjangbong) has steep sections, so be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes. If you only want trekking, walking leisurely along the gentle waterfront walking trail course is more than enough to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery.
📝 Actual Visitor Review
At first, I thought Sanmaki Ancient Trail would just be an ordinary walking path. But once I walked it myself, the gentle lake breeze and green mountain scenery combined to make it a wonderful walking path and trekking course.
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| Sanmaki-yetgil, a beautiful walking trail |
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| Pine Tree Suspension Bridge crossing through the pine trees |
I started with the Sanmaki Ancient Trail hike. Climbing up the hard-earned Deungjanbong peak, the refreshingly spread-out Goesan Lake came into view below.
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| Deungjanbong Peak |
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| Beautiful Goesan looked down from Deungjanbong Peak |
The ridge path leading to Cheonjangbong is a great hiking trail with continuous ups and downs. Standing on the observatory, the waterway of Goesan Lake unfolds into the shape of the Korean Peninsula (reverse shape).
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| The path from Deungjanbong Peak to Cheonjangbong Peak |
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| The Korean Peninsula-shaped landscape looked down from the Korean Peninsula Observatory |
Crossing the Yeonhayeop Cloud Bridge, a suspension bridge crossing Goesan Lake, the Goesan Lake stretching above and below and the small and large mountains surrounding it are gradually dyeing in reddish autumn colors.
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| Yeonhahyop Suspension Bridge crossing over Goesan Lake |
Coming back out from Yeonhayeop Cloud Bridge, I walked down along Sanmaki Ancient Trail, a waterfront lakeside path of Goesan Lake. Enjoy the cozy scenery of Sanmaki Village passed along the old path.
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| Sanmaki-yetgil, a beautiful walking trail |
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| Sanmaki Village with quiet scenery |
Walking past the Samshin (Three Gods) Rocks of the sun, moon, and stars and the pine tree forest path, you can walk while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the tranquil lake.
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| Samsin Rock of the Sun, Moon, and Stars |
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| Pine tree forest path along the trail |
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| Rippling Goesan Lake seen while walking |
Walking through the yellowing autumn scenery, the Sanmaki Ancient Trail retains the raw beauty of pristine nature. It is an unpretentious, charming walking path and trekking course.
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| Sanmaki-yetgil walking trail turning into autumn colors |
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| A good lakeside walking trail to walk on |
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| Mysterious Anjeunbaengi mineral spring |
Walking along the ancient trail, you will pass several attractions: a cave where tigers once lived, and a mysterious medicinal spring where a crippled person drank and walked away. You can feel the legends of old and the autumn sentiment at the same time on this premium walking path.
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| Tiger cave where a tiger was said to have lived in the past |
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| Sanmaki-yetgil, a famous spot for walking and trekking |
This weekend, escape the busy city and feel the true charm of nature at Goesan Sanmaki Ancient Trail. You certainly won't regret it!
