Inje County Completes Girongsan Well-Being 'Barefoot Trail'... Expands Healing Forest Trail Infrastructure to Total 4.7km

Girongsan Barefoot Trail Opens Along Lush Forest Paths
Completion of the Haetsal Village to Bakdalgochi Forest Trail Project in Namjeon 1-ri

The forest trail development project, which Inje County in Gangwon Province has been promoting to enhance residents' health and expand healing spaces, is nearing completion.

A view of Inje County Office.

The county announced on the 11th that it will complete the "Girongsan Barefoot Trail" project, created in the Girongsan area of Inje-eup, on the 12th.

The Girongsan Barefoot Trail project was launched in line with the well-being trend, allowing people to experience mental and physical relaxation and healing effects through barefoot walking and forest strolls. A total of 200 million won was invested in the project, and a 1.34-kilometer barefoot trail was constructed, connecting the Forest Charter Monument to the Children's Park. For user convenience, foot-washing stations were installed at intermediate entry and exit points. In addition, the trail can be used while wearing shoes, allowing anyone to enjoy a comfortable walk regardless of the season or weather conditions.

Girongsan has become a popular walking destination among local residents, equipped with various amenities such as an observatory, sports and rest facilities, and a spring. With the addition of the new barefoot trail, a healing-oriented walking environment has been created, allowing visitors to experience the forest more closely, and an increase in visitors is anticipated.

In addition, the county has created a 3.36-kilometer forest trail connecting Haetsal Village in Namjeon 1-ri to Bakdalgochi. With a total project cost of 150 million won, 1.4 kilometers of existing forest trail were improved, and a new 1.96-kilometer trail was constructed. The construction was completed on November 28. In particular, during the trail development process, heavy equipment was avoided and a labor-centered construction method was applied to minimize environmental damage. Rest areas and benches were installed in the middle of the trail to enhance convenience for users.

A county official stated, "Through the forest trail development project, we have created an environment where residents can enjoy the forest more safely and comfortably," adding, "We will continue to expand healing-oriented tourism content utilizing forest resources, so that county residents can enjoy pleasant walks and relaxation."

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