The one-two punch of Suwolbong and Dangsanbong overlooking Chagwido and the other collection of islands can be considered in the running for

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

Gotjawal is a front-runner for this course. Although it is only a few kilometers, every step is worth the journey. Many articles have been w

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

From late winter to early summer is the best time to go to the island because the barley fields are in their full glory. One of the most ser

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

Four oreum total. The first two are immense in Sanbangsan and Songaksan. A person could spend a number of hours just at these two places, pl

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

This course, although short, is almost entirely in highlands nature. This is where Olle turns for a different look into the island’s various

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

Variety in small doses is apparent on this course. For lovers of the natural night, the Fireflies Reservation is the place to see lightning

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

On the off chance it happened to rain a lot the day before hiking, Eongtto Falls is going to be the most important place to see on the trail

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

There are numerous short hits, revolving around water, to this course, including Oedolgae, Sokgol, Soegeondo, and the palm tree forest (just

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

If a person has never been to Jeju before and they walk this course that primarily goes through Seogwipo, they will love Olle and the island

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

From Namwon, the Keuneong Trail’s 1.5-kilometer beginning is a nice view of the seaside. The last few kilometers of the course are the only

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

The heavy concentration of tangerine fields provides a detailed look into a Jeju farmer’s life and its main agricultural crop. From the outs

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

In Samdal-ri, housed in a converted old elementary school is the gallery for Kim Young Gap, Jeju’s preeminent photographer who passed away i

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

Nature presents itself after descending from Daesusanbong all the way toward the finish at Onpyeong. For a little while, a hiker enters a fr

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

The three things that stand out are Someori Oreum, Udo Lighthouse Park and Coral Beach. The best views of Udo and looking west toward Jeju a

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

Within the first four kilometers, hikers face Malmi and Al oreums, a decent start. After inland wanderings, halfway through the course hits

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

Each of the 10 criteria was rated and equally weighted from a 5 (highest) to a 1 (lowest), with halves acceptable. A basic bell curve was in

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-05

At the corner of roads 97 and 1119 is a massive natural structure in Yeongjusan. There’s two bases to choose from. I did both, but the one h

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-04

One thing I never raved about was the Olle Passport. A person can pick up a new one at a trail office or the airport and get it stamped at m

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-02

Heading west from Neoksi on road 1136, there is a great path in Jabaebong. All told, maybe three or four kms. It rises, for a bit, then make

Steve Oberhauser   2011-11-01

Aside from the endless luxury (and pricey) resorts and hotels sprinkled across Jeju stands Backpacker’s Home, a new hostel located in downto

June Kim   2011-10-28