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GANGWON-DO · SOUTH KOREA · ASIA
Paektŏk-san
Also known as Paektok-san, Paedok-san, Paedŏk-san, baegdeogsan
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AT A GLANCE
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Explore the mountain’s landscape, local context and practical information below. Sources are included with each section.
MOUNTAIN KNOWLEDGE
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Updated 31 October 2026. Explore the sources with each section, and check current local advice before travel.
About this mountain
- Country
South Korea
- Name
Paektŏk-san
- Region
Gangwon-do
Sources & scope
Exact-feature Korean name and administrative context; frozen romanization is preserved and not asserted as an official Korean romanization standard
- Baekdeoksan mountain information ↗Korea Forest Service / Foresttrip e-government service · checked 31/10/2026
- 100 Korean Mountains guide: Baekdeoksan ↗Korea Forest Service · checked 31/10/2026
- Baekdeoksan, Pyeongchang ↗Korea Tourism Organization · checked 31/10/2026
- Baekdeoksan, Yeongwol ↗Korea Tourism Organization · checked 31/10/2026
Access & planning
- Route
The Korea Forest Service describes summit routes from Munjae rest area, Meokgol bus stop and a Yeongwol public-bus approach. Verify current closures, conditions and transport with the responsible authority before travel.
- Access
No current opening or permit status is asserted; official trail data warns that status is not real-time.
Sources & scope
Static official route descriptions only; no claim of current opening, condition, permit status or transport operation
- 100 Korean Mountains guide: Baekdeoksan ↗Korea Forest Service · checked 31/10/2026
Nature & wildlife
A detailed species list is not available for this mountain yet.
Official exact-feature sources describe primeval forest, seasonal wildflowers and a yew grove near the summit; no precise occurrence or abundance is asserted.
Sources & scope
Mountain-level ecology only; no precise occurrence coordinates, abundance, conservation status or user-observable guarantee
- 100 Korean Mountains guide: Baekdeoksan ↗Korea Forest Service · checked 31/10/2026
- Baekdeoksan, Pyeongchang ↗Korea Tourism Organization · checked 31/10/2026
Culture & local context
Beopheungsa is described as a nearby cultural site below the mountain, not as a summit attribute.
Sources & scope
Nearby-site context only; not a summit feature, trail entitlement or access claim
- 100 Korean Mountains guide: Baekdeoksan ↗Korea Forest Service · checked 31/10/2026
Safety & conditions
Expect a narrow rocky summit, steep descents and cliff terrain. In winter, official guidance warns of frostbite risk when socks or clothing become wet.
Sources & scope
Static terrain and seasonal-risk context; no current weather or trail-condition claim
- Baekdeoksan mountain information ↗Korea Forest Service / Foresttrip e-government service · checked 31/10/2026
- 100 Korean Mountains guide: Baekdeoksan ↗Korea Forest Service · checked 31/10/2026
- Baekdeoksan, Yeongwol ↗Korea Tourism Organization · checked 31/10/2026
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