ĦĦĦĦMt. Sobaeksan is the principal mountain of the Sobaek Mountain Range. As one of the most celebrated 12 mountains in Korea, it was designated as a national park on Dec. 14, 1987. Consisting of Kukmangbong Peak (1,421 m), the highest Pirobong Peak (1,439 m) and Yonhwabong Peak (1,394 m), the mountain slopes steeply on the southeast side, but has a gentle slope on the northwest side. Groves of yew trees on Yonhwabong and Pirobong Peaks were designated as a natural monument.

Cooking and camping have been banned since November 15, 1990. Entry into certain districts designated as "green zones" is controlled.

1. Huibangsa Temple - Yonhwabong Peak - Pirobong Peak - Yonhwabong Peak - Huibangsa Temple (15 km, 6 hrs.)
2. Ch'ondongni - Tarian Waterfall - Management Office - Taegwolt'ogol Valley - Pirobong Peak (7 km, 3 hrs.)
3. Samga-ri - Chayongul Cave - Piro Waterfall - Ch'olchukkil (Royal Azalea Trail) - Pirobong Peak (4.4 km, 2 hrs.)
4. Paejom-ri - Chukkye Kugok Valley - Ch'oamsa Temple - Soknyunamkol Valley - Kukmangbong Peak (7 km, 3 hrs.)

• Stone Buddha of Sokkyo-ri (Treasure No. 116)
• Zelkova Tree of Anjong-myon (Natural Monument No. 273)
• Zelkova Tree of Sunhung-myon (Natural Monument No. 274)
• Osuk's Tomb at Sunhung-myon (Historic Site No. 238)

Parking fee (per day) : 3,000won (small car), 6,000won(large bus), 4,500won (van),

Management Office : North Section 82-444-423-0708
South Section 82-572-636-6196

Information : 82-444-22-1146 (Tourist Information Center)
82-444-423-2000
(Tourist Association of Tanyang-gun)