[One Day Walk] Walking Together on Jirisan Dulle-gil 'Unbong-Inwol'

9.9 km Length, Approximately 4 Hours Required
Course with Wide Road Width Throughout

Editor's NoteJirisan is a mountain with an elevation of 1915m, designated as South Korea's first national park. The mountain range spans Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do, and Gyeongsangnam-do, and is considered a sacred mountain of the Korean people. Walking the Jirisan Dulle-gil trail, which passes through 21 sections, 20 towns and townships, and over 100 villages, allows you to encounter nature, people, and the history of Yeongnam and Honam regions. We introduce the Jirisan Dulle-gil, which stretches a total length of 300 km and is as generous as a father's embrace.

The Jirisan Dulle-gil section from Unbong to Inwol is a 9.9 km trail connecting Dongcheon-ri in Unbong-eup, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do, and Inwol-ri in Inwol-myeon. It takes about 4 hours to complete and is classified as 'easy' in difficulty. The entire section is constructed on embankment roads or forest roads, so the path is wide. This allows groups to walk together comfortably.

Starting from Unbong Nonghyup, after a short walk, you will reach Seorim Park. Seorim was the site where the Dangsanje ritual was held in Seocheon-ri. Inside the park, there is a Dangsan tree and Jangseung Dangsan, wooden totem poles praying for the village's prosperity and peace. There is a pair of stone Jangseung for men and women; the northern one is said to be the male Jangseung, and the southern one the female Jangseung.

Passing Seorim Park, the trail follows Ramcheon Stream. To the right, you can see the northwest ridges of Jirisan's Baraebong and Goribong peaks, and to the left, Baekdudaegan ridges such as Sujeongbong and Gonamsan. The water flowing from Goribong of Jirisan becomes Ramcheon, which flows through the Unbong Plateau, Inwol, and Machon in Hamyang before joining the Nakdong River. In autumn, you may encounter migratory birds and otters in the reed-filled Ramcheon.

Following the trail, you will arrive at Singi Village. Singi means 'new settlement.' The name is said to have been given because during the truce period of the Imjin War, people searching for a place to settle started a new life here.

Walking about 1 km from Singi Village, you will reach Bijeon Village. Bijeon Village is where a monument was erected to commemorate the Hwangsan Great Battle, in which Yi Seong-gye defeated the Japanese pirates at the end of the Goryeo Dynasty. There is the 'Hwangsan Great Battle Monument Pavilion' in front of the village, which is why it is called Bijeon Village. The Japanese destroyed the monument during the Japanese colonial period, and the existing pavilion and monument were rebuilt in 1957.

Passing Gunhwa Village, you will encounter Heungbugol Natural Recreation Forest, famous for its scenic pine nut tree clusters. This area is connected to Jirisan National Park and has hiking trails leading to the summit of Deokdusan. There is a resting area beside the valley heading toward Wolpyeong Village, making it a good spot to take a break.

Walking along Wolpyeong Village, you will reach the course endpoint, Guinwolgyo Bridge. This is the starting point of the Jirisan Dulle-gil Inwol to Geumgye course. The Jirisan Inwol Information Center is located 400 meters from Guinwolgyo Bridge.

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