Ulju-gun Holds Opening Ceremony for Barefoot Trail in Bonghwasan Forest Path

The Fourth Barefoot Trail Following Banggi Park, Mulnaeum Park, and Seonsa Park

On the 12th, Ulju County in Ulsan held an opening ceremony for the "Bonghwasan Forest Barefoot Trail" in the Bonghwasan area of Samnam-eup.

The ceremony was attended by over 100 people, including County Governor Lee Sungul, members of the Ulju County Council, the Ulju County Forest Recreation Department, Samnam-eup officials, village heads, and local residents. The event included commemorative photo sessions, barefoot walking and foot washing, and gathering of residents' opinions.

Since last year, Ulju County has been holding relay opening ceremonies for barefoot trails, with this being the fourth ceremony following Banggi Park, Mulnaeum Park, and Seonsa Park.

The Bonghwasan Forest Barefoot Trail was established to meet the growing demand among Ulju County residents for barefoot walking, providing a pleasant space for relaxation and forest recreation services.

After holding a residents' briefing session in June last year and collecting feedback, Ulju County began full-scale construction of the trail. With a total budget of 280 million won, the project included the creation of a 120-meter loess path, maintenance of 3.2 kilometers of trail surface, and installation of one foot washing station, all of which were completed last month.

The trail spans a round-trip distance of 3.8 kilometers, and the Ulju Sports Complex parking lot is available for use, offering excellent accessibility and convenience. In particular, in spring, azaleas and rhododendrons are in full bloom, allowing visitors to enjoy barefoot walking among the flowers, which is expected to contribute to revitalizing tourism in the western region of Ulju County.

Governor Lee Sungul stated, "I hope the Bonghwasan Forest Barefoot Trail will contribute to promoting a healthy leisure culture in harmony with nature and become a beloved, health-friendly space where people can fully enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Ulju County."

Ulju County opened the barefoot walking trail in Bonghwasan Forest and is taking a commemorative photo.

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