Donghae City Completes Mureung Valley Pimareumgol Forest Trail, Unveiling a New Scenic Spot in Mureung Valley

Donghae City in Gangwon Province announced on December 4 that it has completed the creation of the 'Mureung Valley Pimareumgol Forest Trail,' a hidden scenic spot in Mureung Valley, and officially opened it to the public starting November 30.

Pimareumgol Forest Trail. Provided by Donghae City

This forest trail project was carried out under a joint forestry business agreement signed with the Eastern Regional Office of Forest Service. A total project budget of 650 million won was invested to newly construct a 2.86-kilometer forest trail, allowing safe exploration of the previously hard-to-access Pimareumgol area.

The trail follows the Pimareumgol stream, surrounded by natural forests, and is designed to offer panoramic views of Mureung Valley’s unique natural scenery, including picturesque rocky cliffs and gorges. To enhance visitor convenience, facilities such as an observatory rest area, an iron bridge, and scenic information boards have been installed, providing improved safety and accessibility compared to existing hiking trails.

Pimareumgol Observatory. Provided by Donghae City

Donghae City expects that the opening of the Pimareumgol Forest Trail will further expand the forest trail network in the Mureung Valley area. It is also anticipated to have a positive impact on revitalizing the Mureung tourism belt by connecting with already opened trails such as the Bettlebawi Fortress Trail, Dutasan Gorge Skyscraper, Mureung Byeolyucheonji, Mureung Health Forest, and Oseonnyeotang.

Shim Gwangjin, head of the Greenery Division, stated, "The Pimareumgol Forest Trail will become a new attraction showcasing another charm of Mureung Valley," adding, "We will continue to cooperate with the Eastern Regional Office of Forest Service to expand local tourism resources and contribute to revitalizing the regional economy."

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