Yangsan - Godangbong - Challenging

13km - 1150 meters vertical - By far and away the finest ridge hike in the greater Busan area

Duration Varies

120 US dollars

Meetup described in the descriptions - Contact us for exact meeting times

Service Description

Allow 10–12 hours for this full‑day itinerary. We’ll meet at Myeongnyun Station on Line 1 (Exit 1), then take a 25‑minute bus ride to Yangsan, where the hike begins. From there we follow a ridge line southeast toward Busan, with panoramic views almost the entire way. After tagging several peaks over 700 m, we descend through wide reed fields before one final push to Godangbong, the highest peak in Busan at 801 m. We finish with a relaxed descent along the mountain fortress walls to the village below, then transfer by bus to Oncheonjang. There, you can unwind in a classic Korean sauna and cap the day with Korean BBQ at a local spot. Check out the Relive of this route: https://www.relive.com/view/vXOdpVMMxkO Please note: These rates cover guiding services only and do not include the sauna or dinner. Expect to pay around 10,000 KRW for the sauna and 25,000–50,000 KRW per person for dinner. Hiking in mountainous terrain carries inherent risk, so comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. Please contact us for exact start times. Best for: experienced hikers comfortable with a full day on trail and multiple sustained climbs.

Trail signs and the reed fields with Godanbong in the background

Looking towards Godangbong through the reed fields

The final stairs to the top of Godangbong with the view of the entire ridge in the background

Godangbong is an exciting summit with views in every direction

The North Gate of Geumjeongsan Fortress in spring

A final look at the Nakdong river valley on the descent

A well earned finish after a great day on the trails

Upcoming Sessions

Cancellation Policy

To cancel or reschedule for personal reasons, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance. In the case of an inclement weather forecast, you will be contacted and we can discuss the feasibility of hiking the afternoon before our scheduled experience. If the weather forecast looks dangerous or hazardous at that time, you will receive a full refund.