Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터)

  • Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터)
  • Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터)
  • Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터)

Explanation

Osaek Mineral Spring is situated 20 kilometers west of Yangyang and 7.5 kilometers southeast from Hangyeryeong Pass. The water, which springs from three base rocks by a brook, is carbonated and rich in iron. Up to 1,500 liters of iron-rich water spring out on a daily basis. Osaek became well known due to the splendid landscape leading up to the mineral spring and its location on the way to the summit of Seoraksan Mountain.

Inquiry

+82-33-672-2883

Homepage

seorak.knps.or.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-672-2883

Parking facilities : Available

Hours : Open 24 hr

More information

Mountain Not Access Period
Spring season (February 1 – May 15)
Fall season (November 15 – December 15)
* Mountain not access period is subject to change, therefore we advise visitors to check the details on the official website.

Areas Open to the Public
Seorak-dong ~ Ulsanbawi Rock
Osaek Mineral Spring ~ Route 44 (Yongsopokpo Falls)
Sogongwon Park ~ Biryongpokpo Falls
Yeosimpokpo Falls Entrance ~ Yongsopokpo Falls
Sogongwon Park ~ Biseondae ~ Geumganggeul Cave
Gamasolgol Valley Entrance ~ Botanic Park Entrance

Restricted Mountain Areas
Madeungryeong Pass ~ Hangyeryeong Pass
Hwangjangpokpo Falls ~ Jangsudae Terrace
Sogongwon Park ~ Huiungak Shelter (3 km section of Sogongwon Park ∼ Biseondae Terrace is open)
Biseondae Terrace ~ Yeongsiam Hermitage
Baekdamsa Temple ~ Daecheongbong Peak
Namgyo-ri ~ Daeseungryeong Pass ~ Hangyeryeong Crossroads
Osaek Mineral Spring ~ Daecheongbong Peak
Sogongwon Park ~ Gwongeumseong Fortress
Oseam Hermitage ~ Bongjeongam Hermitage
Jujeongol Village ~ Osaek Heundeul Bawi Rock
Osaek Mineral Spring ~ Manggyeongdae Terrace
Gombaegol Village ~ Gombaeryeong Pass ~ Gangseon-ri
Danmongnyeong Pass ~ Jeombongsan Mountain ~ Gombaeryeong Pass

Hiking Course
[Biryongpokpo Falls Course / 2 hr / 2.4 km]
[Geumganggul Cave Course / 1 hr 40 min / 3.6 km]
[Ulsanbawi Rock Course / 2 hr / 3.8 km]
[Yongsopokpo Course / 1 hr / 3.2 km]
[Suryeom-dong Course / 3 hr / 11.2 km]
[Namgyo-ri Course / 7 hr 30 min / 11.3 km]
[Daecheongbong Peak Course (Osaek Mineral Spring) / 8 hr / 10 km]
[Daecheongbong Peak Course (Hangyeryeong Pass) / 11 hr 40 min / 19.3 km / 2-day course]
[Daecheongbong Peak Course (Seorak-dong) / 10 hr 20 min / 16 km / 2-day course]
[Gongnyong Ridge Course / 14 hr 10 min / 19.1 km / 2-day course]
[Heullimgol Valley Course / 2 hr 50 min / 3.3 km]
[Daecheongbong Peak Course (Baekdam) / 14 hr / 20.4 km / 2-day course]
[Gwongeumseong Fortress Course / 30 min / 1.5 km]

Available Facilities
Foot spa, food vendors, etc.

Restrooms
Available

Location

Osaek-ri, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Directions
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