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MOUNTAIN KNOWLEDGE

GANGWON-DO · SOUTH KOREA · ASIA

Parwang-san

Also known as Hatsuo-zan, Hatsuō-zan, bal-wangsan, 발왕산

Explore Parwang-san in South Korea. Find available mountain knowledge, plan a climb and keep your memories in your private Passport.

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ELEVATIONNot verified
PROMINENCENot verified
TYPEMountain
COUNTRYSouth Korea

This page is not yet a complete trip guide. Route, access, permit and safety information may be missing or unreviewed. Confirm current official and local sources before planning travel.

AT A GLANCE

Meet Parwang-san.

Explore the mountain’s landscape, local context and practical information below. Sources are included with each section.

NameParwang-san
CountrySouth Korea
RegionGangwon-do
CoordinatesNot yet verified

MOUNTAIN KNOWLEDGE

Get to know this mountain.

Updated 8 November 2026. Explore the sources with each section, and check current local advice before travel.

About this mountain

Parwang-san is the name used here for Balwangsan (발왕산) in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do. Official Korean sources give an elevation of 1,458 m, while the Atlas record lists 1,455 m.

Sources & scope

Mountain name and location

Access & planning

Official visitor access is available by the Balwangsan Cable Car from Dragon Plaza to Dragon Castle near the summit; Pyeongchang County also designates a 4.5 km forest trail in the summit area. This does not establish or recommend an independent climbing route.

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Route and access information; check current conditions with the responsible authority.

Permits & local services

Check the official operator before travel because schedules and closures can change. Official tourism information lists the entrance at 715 Olympic-ro and describes a shuttle connection from KTX Jinbu Station to the resort.

Sources & scope

Access rules and visitor services

Nature & wildlife

A detailed species list is not available for this mountain yet.

Within the officially protected summit forest, Korea Forest Service records Khingan fir and yew.

Sources & scope

Nature and wildlife information; use the source for the area and date covered.

Safety & conditions

Cable-car service may be suspended for strong wind, lightning, or other adverse weather; confirm same-day status.

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Hazards and safety

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PLANNING COVERAGE

No reviewed route overview yet.

We do not have a reviewed summit route for this mountain yet. Check current official and local advice before choosing a route.

COMMUNITY & STORIES

From people who know the mountain.

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CLIMB STORIES

Parwang-san, through other eyes.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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Conditions, access, permits and emergency arrangements can change after any map or Route review. Confirm current official and local sources before departure.

ACCESS

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ROUTE REVIEW

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