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.
Basic Information
| Postal Code | 25033 |
| Homepage | seorak.knps.or.kr |
| Address | Osaek-ri, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do |
Usage Information
| Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-672-2883 |
| Parking Facilities | Available |
| Operating Hours | Open 24 hr |
Detailed Description
| 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 |
