Hyangjeokbong Peak (Deogyusan Mountain) (향적봉(덕유산))

Hyangjeokbong Peak (Deogyusan Mountain) (향적봉(덕유산))

– Homepage
http://www.grandculture.net/muju

Hyangjeokbong Peak, standing at an elevation of 1,614 meters, is the highest peak of Deogyusan Mountain. It is an ideal destination for hiking year-round, but particularly renowned for its breathtaking winter scenery, earning a reputation as a popular spot for snow-covered mountain hikes. Visitors can reach the summit of Hyangjeokbong Peak by taking a gondola from the nearby Muju Resort to Seolcheonbong Peak, then embarking on a roughly 20-minute hike from Seolcheonbong Peak. Even beginners can enjoy the fantastic views of Deogyusan Mountain without much difficulty, contributing to its popularity.

– Address : 1 Deoksan-ri, Anseong-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-63-322-3174

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
[Mountain entrance] Winter season (November-March) 05:00-14:00 / Summer season (April-October) 04:00-15:00

– Available Facilities
Hyangjeokbong refuge

– Admission Fees
Free

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⊙ Muju Baengnyeonsa Temple (백련사(무주))

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– Homepage
baekryeon.eduniety.net

– Tel
+82-63-322-3395

Baengnyeonsa Temple is located in the upper part of Gucheondong Valley on Deogyusan Mountain. It is said that during the Silla Kingdom, a white lotus flower bloomed here, and that’s why the temple is called Baengnyeonsa (lit. White Lotus Temple). The temple is the only remaining temple out of 14 that were built in the Gucheon-dong area of Muju. After walking over Baengnyeongyo Bridge at the entrance of the temple, you will come to a stone stairway. At the top is the main sanctuary. The majesty and beauty of the main sanctuary is well complemented by the mountains. The Mokjosamjonbul Stone Buddha within the main building is presumed to have been built in the latter half of the Joseon dynasty. Past Myeongbujeon is Baengnyeonsa’s Sajeokbi tombstone, and the workmanship of the carved calligraphy is very highly regarded.

⊙ The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley (무주 구천동 33경)

– Homepage
https://tour.muju.go.kr

The Thirty Three Sights of Mujugucheondong Valley refers to thirty three scenic spots along the route from Seokmo Mountain’s Rajetongmun Gateway to Baengnyeonsa Temple on Deogyusan Mountain. Visitors can witness spectacular rock formations and rare flora and fauna in the primeval forest. It’s recommended to explore from the sight 1 Rajetongmun Gateway to the sight 14 Sugyeongdae Valley as a driving route, while exploring from the sight 15 Wolhatan Valley to the sight 33 Hyangjeokbong Peak as a trekking route.