제주도의 중심에 위치한 산으로 백두산, 지리산과 함께 우리나라 3대 영산으로 꼽힌다. 대한민국에서 가장 높은 산으로, 해발 고도는 1,947m에 달한다. 고도가 높다 보니 난대부터 온대, 한대까지 다양한 식생이 나타나는 생태계의 보고다. 국립 공원, 유네스코 생물권 보전지역, 유네스코 세계자연유산으로 지정되어 그 가치를 인정받고 있으며, 정상부에는 화산 분화구인 백록담이 있다. 현무암과 고사리, 조릿대 등 육지의 산과는 다른 식생과 지형이 나타나 태고의 신비가 느껴진다. 계절과 코스에 따라 다른 매력이 있어 매번 새로운 느낌으로 산행을 즐길 수 있다.
It is a mountain located in the center of Jeju Island and, along with Mount Baekdu and Jirisan, is considered one of the three great sacred mountains of our country. It is the highest mountain in South Korea, with an elevation of 1,947m. Due to its high altitude, it is a treasure trove of various ecosystems, featuring diverse vegetation from subtropical to temperate and even alpine zones. It is designated as a national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and a UNESCO World Heritage site, acknowledging its value. At the top, there is a volcanic crater called Baekrokdam. The presence of basalt, bracken, and bamboo grass, as well as terrains that differ from those of inland mountains, imparts a sense of the primeval mystery. Depending on the season and the trail, each hike offers a different charm, allowing one to enjoy mountain climbing with a fresh feeling every time.
It is a mountain located in the center of Jeju Island and is considered one of the three most sacred mountains in Korea, along with Baekdu Mountain and Jiri Mountain. It is the highest mountain in Korea, reaching an altitude of 1,947m. Due to its high altitude, it is a treasure trove of ecosystems with a variety of vegetation from the warm zone to the temperate zone and the boreal zone. Its value is recognized as it has been designated as a national park, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, and at the top is Baeknokdam, a volcanic crater. Vegetation and topography that are different from mountains on land, such as basalt, bracken, and bamboo, appear, giving a sense of ancient mystery. There are different charms depending on the season and course, so you can enjoy hiking with a new feeling every time.