Gwongeumseong Fortress
설악산 권금성
📍 1091, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Introduction
Gwongeumseong Fortress is the site of a castle ruins located on Seoraksan Mountain, and it is also known as Onggeumsan Mountain Castle, or Toto Castle. It is located on the steep Dolsan Mountain of Seoraksan Sogongwon area. It is believed to have been built by the 23rd King of the Goryeo Period (918-1392), Gojong (r. 1213-1259). It is also called Gwon-Kim Castle, as there is a legend that two generals named Gwon and Kim, built the castle to avoid war.
At the left side of Sogongwon, past the Biryonggyo Bridge over the ravine, there is a path which leads to Gwongeumseong Castle, but it takes over an hour of travel through a steep, rocky path (2.5km), so cable car is used. The cable car was installed by Dr. Gi-Sup Lee in 1971 and is still used by many tourists. It runs from 07:00 to 18:00 or 18:30 p.m., departing every 7 minutes, and you can only purchase round-trip tickets at the ticket counter for that day.
At the left side of Sogongwon, past the Biryonggyo Bridge over the ravine, there is a path which leads to Gwongeumseong Castle, but it takes over an hour of travel through a steep, rocky path (2.5km), so cable car is used. The cable car was installed by Dr. Gi-Sup Lee in 1971 and is still used by many tourists. It runs from 07:00 to 18:00 or 18:30 p.m., departing every 7 minutes, and you can only purchase round-trip tickets at the ticket counter for that day.
Telephone
Homepage
seorak.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
🗺 Location
1091, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
✏ Details
Hiking Course
* Sogongwon Park → Cable car → Gwongeumseong Fortress: 1.5 km, 30 mins
Mountain Not Access Period
For fire prevention, preservation of natural scenery and forest protection, access to the mountain is controlled.
Spring: March 2-May 15
Fall: November 1-December 15
* Closed period is subject to extension based on conditions on-site. More information is available on the homepage.
Parking Fees
[Fixed Fare]
Compact cars 2,000 won / Small & Mid-sized cars 4,000-5,000 won / Large cars 6,000-7,500 won
Restrooms
Available
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7700
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7700
Parking Facility
Available
Opening Hours
From sunrise to sunset
