Geomdansan Mountain

Sacred Mountain protecting Hanam Wiryeseong, the 500-year capital of Hanseong Baekjae

Geomdansan Mountain (657m) is a famous mountain that represents Hanam City and because of its convenient location in the metropolitan area, hiker sare constantly visiting this place. Geomdansan Mountain holds historical significance as a spiritual mountain that once protected Hanam Wiryeseong Fortress, the former capital of Hanseong Baekje with a 500-year history.'Geom' isa holy and sacred object of worship and 'Geomdan refers to a holy altar. Throughout the mountain, remnants of altars canbefound where early and middle Baekje kings prayed for the prosperity and peace of the nation. Even today, hikers perform religious rituals for mountain spirits every year. At the peak, a spacious areaoffers panoramic views in all directions. Particularly noteworthy is the breathtaking view of the expansive reed field that stretchesfrom the mountain's summit.

Geomdansan Mountain

The ever-changing four seasons of Geomdansan Mountain

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Spring

Geomdansan Mountain with its green leaves
attracts you with its vibrant beauty.

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Summer

Hiking in the cool valley is
a popular attraction of Geomdansan Mountain
in summer.

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Autumn

Silvergrass covers Geomdansan Mountain
filling the air with the scent of autumn.

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Winter

Geomdansan Mountain, adorned
with winter snowflakes
offers a romantic walking trail just for you.

Sangok Elementary School hiking trail

3.1 km ; estimated time required: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Sangok Elementary School
  • Stone Pagoda for Unification
  • Gomteo Mineral Spring
  • Summit

Memorial Tower hiking trail

4.2 km; estimated time required: 2 hours
  • Changu-dong
    (Korea Animation High School)
  • Memorial Tower
  • Gobdol Mineral Spring
  • Summit

Yu Gil-jun’s Grave hiking trail

3.5 km; estimated time required: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Tower
  • Yu Gil-jun’s Grave
  • Jeonmangbawi Rock
  • Summit

Araetbaealmi hiking trail

2.9 km; estimated time required: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Araetbaealmi
  • Guard Post
  • Summit

Witbaealmi hiking trail

4.7 km; estimated time required: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Witbaealmi
  • Guard Post
  • Transmission Tower
  • Three-way intersection
  • Summit

Directions to Geomdansan Mountain

By Bus Seoul Station Transfer Center 9301 (via Jongro) Jamsil Station (Exit 8, 9) 30-3, 30-5 Dong Seoul Bus Terminal 112, 112-1 Cheonho Station (Exit 6) 30-3, 112, 9301
By Subway Hanam Geomdansan Station Exit 3
By Car Seoul 88 Olympic Road → Paldang Bridge → Korea Animation High School Pangyo-Guri Expressway → Jungbu Expressway → Hanam IC → Korea Animation High School Pangyo-Guri Expressway → Sangil IC → Hanam City Hall → Korea Animation High School