Mountain · South Gyeongsang
Geumsan
금산
Geumsan (704.9 m), Namhae: 38 rock views, the cliff hermitage Boriam and wide South Sea views in Hallyeohaesang National Park.
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15 Nov – 15 Dec 2026
Autumn fire-season trail closures
The Korea National Park Service closes 148 trail sections in the national parks for the autumn wildfire season: 115 fully and 33 in part. Other trails stay open as usual. Check the closure list for your park before you set off.
Place details
- Region
- South Gyeongsang
- Type of place
- Mountain
- Locality in the source
- 남해군
- Summit height
- 704.9 m summit altitude, Korea Forest Service guide p. 52
Locate the place
Search by the Korean name and locality, then check the public entrance with the managing authority.
About Geumsan
Geumsan, on Namhae Island, is the only mountain park inside Hallyeohaesang National Park. Its rock towers are counted as the Thirty-Eight Views of Geumsan, and on a clear day all of them are visible from the top.
Boriam, a cliff hermitage at 681 m, is one of Korea’s three great places of prayer, with sea views over the South Sea islands. A three-storey pagoda here is said to be built of stone brought from India by Queen Heo of Gaya.
Taejo, the founder of Joseon, is said to have prayed here before taking the throne and then wrapped the mountain in silk (geum) in thanks; it was once called Bogwangsan.
Through the seasons
- Spring
- Fresh green against rock walls
- Summer
- The South Sea from Boriam
- Autumn
- Colour framed by the Ssanghong arch
- Winter
- Winter sea from the beacon platform
Worth seeing
- Boriam 보리암Cliff hermitage, one of Korea’s three great prayer sites.
- Ssanghongmun 쌍홍문A double rock arch on the climb.
Where the main trail starts
Geumsan Visitor Centre 한려해상국립공원 금산탐방지원센터
A main route in the Forest Service guide begins here. Search the Korean name to plan your bus or taxi to the entrance.
Written from the Korea Forest Service guide 꼭 한번 가 볼 우리 100대 명산, p. 52.