[One Day Walk] Enjoy Phytoncide in the Cedar Forest at 'Jeolmool Joritdae-gil'

Saryeoni Forest Trail ~ 3km Section to Jeolmool Natural Recreation Forest
Also Visit Minoreum in Bonggae-dong

Editor's NoteJeju Island has various forest trails. The Hallasan Dullegil is literally a path that circles around Hallasan Mountain. Along the way, there are forest trees and grass, as well as rocks, oreums (volcanic cones), streams, and ranches. It not only offers beautiful scenery but also embodies the culture and history of Jeju. We introduce the Hallasan Dullegil, perfect for walking.

Jeolmul Joritdae-gil is Section 8 of the Hallasan Dullegil and is the second shortest among the nine sections. It takes about 1 hour to walk 3 km from the Saryeoni Forest Trail entrance, passing the parking lot, to the entrance of Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest.

Jeolmul Joritdae-gil was established in 2013. 'Jeolmul' refers to the mineral water flowing from Jeolmul Oreum, located in Bonggae-dong at an altitude of 650 meters, and 'Joritdae' refers to the bamboo grass growing throughout the trail. In 2016, with the completion of the Saryeoni Forest Trail parking lot, the existing section was expanded. The parking lot is free and equipped with restrooms. Hikers who visit by car can step out and immediately enter the Dullegil. This course is perfect for beginners who are new to the Hallasan Dullegil.

Walking from the Saryeoni Forest Trail entrance toward Jeolmul Joritdae-gil, you will see dense Jeju cedar trees with a light green hue and endless bamboo grass beneath them. In the cedar forest, you can fully enjoy the phytoncide effect. Phytoncide is a substance emitted by plants as a self-defense mechanism and is known to have effects such as anti-cancer, antioxidant, immune enhancement, mental and physical relaxation, and insecticidal properties. Although cedar trees are commonly seen in Jeju, they are not native species. The tall cedar trees, called 'Sukdaenang' in Jeju dialect, were introduced from Japan during the Japanese colonial period in the 1930s. Their straight shape and fast growth made them widely used for timber. In the 1960s, as citrus farming expanded in Jeju, they were also widely planted as windbreaks for orchards.

The Saryeoni Forest Trail parking lot, which offers a panoramic view of Min Oreum in Bonggae-dong, also provides guidance for the path leading into Min Oreum. Min Oreum, located throughout Jeju, means a 'bare mountain without trees.' The Min Oreum in Bonggae-dong, which was once a bare mountain, is now densely forested. It has a horseshoe-shaped crater opening to the northeast. The eroded horseshoe-shaped crater is well preserved and resembles a tongue sticking out. Inside the crater, dense vegetation grows, and the entire slope of the oreum is covered with lush natural forest.

While walking Jeolmul Joritdae-gil, you can encounter trees such as Quercus serrata (Zolcham oak), Carpinus laxiflora (Seoneo tree), Styrax japonicus (Ddejuk tree), and Acer palmatum (maple). Numerous wildflowers grow naturally along the trail, with Seboksucho (Eranthis byunsanensis), Saekkinorugi (Anemone raddeana), violets, and Byunsan Baramkkot (Anemone narcissiflora) being representative species.

Along the path, there are palm bark mats, decks, and simple benches placed at various spots for comfortable walking. You can also find several small valleys during your walk.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.