Chilgapsan

Chilgapsan rises 561 meters above sea level, featuring five main branch ridges that spread outward from the central peak through dense pine forests.

The mountain contains Janggoksa Temple, established in 850 during the Silla Dynasty under dharma master Chejing, which underwent multiple restorations through centuries.

The name derives from 'chil' meaning seven in Korean, referring to the seven ridges that Buddhist monks identified as significant elements of the mountain.

Visitors can access the summit via a 3-kilometer trail from Hanchi-gogae Pass, encountering a rest pavilion midway and wooden stairs near the top.

The Cheonjangho Suspension Bridge extends 207 meters across the mountain landscape, representing the longest suspension footbridge in South Korea.

Location: South Chungcheong

Location: Cheongyang County

Elevation above the sea: 561 m

Part of: 100 Noted Mt. in Korea

GPS coordinates: 36.41296,126.88488

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:07