[One Day Walk] Enjoy the Greenery of Bomunsan, 'Daejeon Palgyeong'... Daejeon Dulre Mountain Trail

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Today's course is the Daejeon Dulre Mountain Trail, designated as a National Forest Trail. Section 1 of the Daejeon Dulre Mountain Trail stretches 9.3 km from Sirubong Peak of Bomunsan Mountain to Geumdong Pass. Bomunsan is the most beloved mountain among Daejeon citizens.

The greenery of Bomunsan was selected as one of the eight scenic views of Daejeon. It is also a mountain with a legend that treasures are buried there. During the Joseon Dynasty, scholar Song Jun-gil of Dongchundang referred to Bomunsan as Bongmusan (鳳舞山) in his collected works, meaning "the mountain where the phoenix dances." From the summit, Sirubong, you can see Gyeryongsan, Daedunsan, Seodaesan, and Songnisan Mountains. Looking south from Bomunjeong Pavilion, layers of mountain ridges unfold, and looking north, you can see the cityscape of Daejeon and the surrounding mountains of Daejeon Dulre at a glance.

The beginning of Section 1 is not easy to climb Sirubong Peak. The steep path continues from Cheongnyeon Square. It is advisable to take a break at Gochoksa Temple to catch your breath. Passing the helicopter landing site and heading toward Odosan, the mountain trail becomes secluded. Although climbing Odosan is breath-taking, the view from Odosan’s summit is excellent. Shikjangsan Mountain appears close enough to touch to the east, and Isadong in Dong-gu can be seen in full view. From Odosan to Geumdong Pass, the trail is not steep. Upon reaching Geumdong Pass, three large pine trees beside the pass welcome you to the completion of Section 1.

Near Section 1 are Daejeon Aqua World, Hanbat Library, Daejeon Local History Museum, Bomunsanseong Fortress, Bomunsan Rock-carved Seated Buddha Statue, Bongsolu Pavilion, Wolsongjae, and Bomunsa Temple Site. The Bomunsan Rock-carved Seated Buddha Statue was designated as a tangible cultural asset of Daejeon Metropolitan City in 1990. It measures 320 cm in total height and 230 cm in knee width. The rock-carved Buddha statue is located about 1 km along the hiking trail from Seokgyodong Bokjeonam Temple up to Bomunsan, on the east side of Bomunsanseong Fortress. The statue depicts a seated Buddha in the lotus position with the soles of the feet facing upward.

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