Mountain · Gangwon / Gyeonggi
Hwaaksan
화악산
Hwaaksan (1,446.1 m): Gyeonggi’s highest peak, the hardest of its five great rock mountains, on the 38th parallel.
Place details
- Type of place
- Mountain
- Locality in the source
- 화천군 · 가평군
- Summit height
- 1,446.1 m summit altitude, Korea Forest Service guide p. 390
Locate the place
Search by the Korean name and locality, then check the public entrance with the managing authority.
About Hwaaksan
Hwaaksan stands on the border of Hwacheon and Gapyeong, the highest mountain in Gyeonggi. With Maebong to the east and Jungbong to the west it is called the Three Brothers.
The 38th parallel crosses its summit, and it saw fierce fighting in the Korean War. Of Gyeonggi’s five great rock peaks it is the most rugged.
The Samil valley, Beopjangsa and the 20 m Candle Rock are among its sights.
Worth seeing
- Candle Rock 촛대바위A rock spire about 20 m high.
- Samil valley 삼일계곡A fine valley below the peak.
Where the main trail starts
Hwaak Tunnel entrance 화악터널 앞
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. 390.