Hallasan 한라산
Last checked: October 2026
South Korea's highest mountain (1,947 m), in the middle of Jeju, with a crater lake, Baengnokdam, at the top.
The summit trails need a reservation. Book Seongpanak or Gwaneumsa on the Hallasan National Park site. No-shows lose the right to book for a while.
Worth it?
Yes, if you plan ahead
The summit is a long, full-day hike. If you can't book, the Yeongsil trail is a great half-day.
Visiting
- Summit trails
- Seongpanak (1,000 hikers a day) and Gwaneumsa (500 a day), by reservation.
- No reservation
- Eorimok, Yeongsil, and Donnaeko. They don't reach the summit.
- Winter hours
- October 1 to March 31: last entry 11:30 on the summit trails, 12:00 at Eorimok and Yeongsil, 10:00 at Donnaeko. Leave the summit by 13:30.
Tips
- Start early, and bring warm layers and crampons in winter.
- Without a reservation, Yeongsil to Witseoreum is one of the most scenic hikes on the island.
Nearby
More around here: the Jeju guide.
FAQ
Do I need a reservation for Hallasan?
Only for the summit trails, Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa. Eorimok, Yeongsil, and Donnaeko don't need one.
More places in Jeju
- Seongsan Ilchulbong
- Manjanggul Lava Tube
- Udo Island
- Jeongbang Falls
- Cheonjiyeon Falls
- Jusangjeolli Cliff
- Camellia Hill