Dutasan Mountain (두타산)
📍 Duta-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
Introduction
Standing at 1,357 meters above sea level, Dutasan Mountain is a major mountain amid the Taebaeksanmaek Mountain Range. It is especially known for Swinumjeong Pavilion, plunge basin, azalea trees, nut pines, and colorful fall foliage.
Cheoneunsa Temple, where Lee Seung-Hyu resided during his exile, is located in the Samcheok region of the mountain. Lee was the author of Jewang Ungi, a historical poem written in the late Goryeo period. The name “Duta” is a Buddhist term that means "retiring from the world to go on a Buddhist retreat."
Cheoneunsa Temple, where Lee Seung-Hyu resided during his exile, is located in the Samcheok region of the mountain. Lee was the author of Jewang Ungi, a historical poem written in the late Goryeo period. The name “Duta” is a Buddhist term that means "retiring from the world to go on a Buddhist retreat."
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🗺 Location
Duta-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
✏ Details
Hiking Course
* Daetjae (Sansingak) → Tonggolmogi → Dutasan Mountain (6.1 km, 3 hr)
* Beoncheon-ri → Tonggolmogi → Dutasan Mountain (6.0 km, 2 hr 30 min)
* Jungbong Bungyo → Manggundae → Cheongoksan Mountain (8.1 km, 5 hr)
* Cheongoksan Mountain → Dutasan Mountain (3.2 km, 1 hr 50 min)
* Cheoneunsa Temple → Swinumsan Mountain → Dutasan Mountain (5.6 km, 3 hr)
* Naemiro → Cheoneunsa Temple → Swinumsan Mountain (2.2 km, 1 hr 20 min)
Mountain Not Access Period
Seasonal Forest Fire Watches
Spring: February 15-May 15
Autumn: November 1-December 15
* Periods are subject to change based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.
Natural Preservation Areas (closed to public)
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