Seohaerang Trail
Seohaerang Trail where people walk along the western sea
Seohaerang Trail where people walk along the western sea
Seohaerang Trail refers to a 1,800km walking tour consisting of 109 routes that connects Ttangkkeut (Land’s End) Tower in Haenam, Jeollanam-do and Ganghwa, Incheon. It means the trail where people walk with (rang) the west sea (“pado” for waves). As you slowly walk along the Seohaerang Trail, you will encounter the wide tidal flat that's been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the mesmerizing sunset, and the history of religion and cultural exchange.
Seohaerang Trail Routes
| Region | Route Name | Length | Duration | Difficulty |
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Guide to Seohaerang Trail Sectors
| Sector | Description | Routes |
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| Haenam sector | A trip to meet the past and present of Namdo along the western sea trail at the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula | 1~5 / 13~16 |
| Jindo sector | A journey to find roots in Jindo, an island with a deep national soul and spirit | 6~12 |
| Yeongam-Mokpo sector | A trip to discover the agricultural culture of Yeongam and the beauty and taste of Mokpo along the mountains, rivers, and estuaries | 17~18 |
| Muan sector | Along the hillside, along the healthy loess road exposed in red | 19~25 / 31~34 |
| Hampyeong-Yeonggwang sector | A journey that enriches the heart along the scenery that fills the senses | 35~40 |
| Sinan sector | Into the still-flowing sea and islands, into the slow time provided by nature | 26~30 |
| Gochang sector | A trip to face the tidal flats that have been home to lives and millennial temples | 41~44 |
| Buan sector | A walking trip along the Byeonsan Peninsula, where time has settled down | 45~50 |
| Gimje sector | The road to broaden one's arms in an open field | 51~52 |
| Gunsan sector | A path to heal one's heart in the lake and forest and experience old, traditional sensibilities engraved in the city | 53~55 |
| Seocheon sector | The ever-changing West Sea dyed in the leisurely sunset | 56~58 |
| Boryeong-Hongseong sector | A trip along the enigmatic sea trail | 59~63 |
| Taean sector | A trip to the sea where memories are as calm as the sunset and as fine as sand grains | 64~75 |
| Seosan-Dangjin sector | Search for hidden treasures winding along the west coast trail and mountain range | 76~83 |
| Asan-Pyeongtaek-Hwaseong sector | A trip to get a firsthand look at the lives and cultures of the place where the lake and the sea meet | 84~88 |
| Ansan-Siheung sector | The sea of Gyeonggi-do where you can meet other pleasures and beauties | 89~93 |
| Incheon-Gimpo sector | A historical journey to meet in Incheon and Gimpo, where the water and sky roads are open | 94~99 |
| Ganghwa sector | History and the sea — Ganghwa Island, full of joy | 100~103 |
Seohaerang Trail Guide
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Korea Dulle Trail Information Office
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Main number1588-7417
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Operating hours09:00~18:00 on weekdays
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