Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain
Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 90); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Mon, Nov 16; weekday average 26, weekend average 79; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Hongcheon's Palbongsan Mountain, reaching an elevation of 328 meters, is distinctive for its profile resembling eight peaks aligned side by side. The hiking trail predominantly features rocky sections that require careful navigation, including parts with rope-assisted climbs and steep ladders. For this ascent, essential hiking gear such as gloves and sturdy shoes are more advisable than tools like hiking poles.
- Type
- Mountain
- Area
- Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 1124 Hanchigol-gil, Seo-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- 07:00-18:00 (Last admission 15:00) / Closed during winter (December-March)
- Closed
- Open all year round (Subject to closure during adverse weather)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:53 · sunset 17:33
- Phone
- +82-33-430-4281
- Popularity
- Popular
Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2827 | 2927 | 3048 | 3190 | |||
| 11/181 | 224 | 324 | 423 | 523 | 637 | 778 |
| 872 | 923 | 1024 | 1123 | 1222 | 1342 | 1476 |
| 1577 | 1619 | 1722 | 1821 | 1920 | 2035 | 2179 |
| 2276 | 2323 | 2422 | 2521 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 8 72 · Sat, Nov 14 76 · Sun, Nov 22 76 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 16 19 · Wed, Nov 18 21 · Thu, Nov 19 20 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 90 · Sun, Nov 1 81 · Sat, Nov 21 79 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 26 · weekends 79 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 22 · Tue 23 · Wed 23 · Thu 23 · Fri 41 · Sat 81 · Sun 77 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain?
- 07:00-18:00 (Last admission 15:00) / Closed during winter (December-March). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 22) and Saturday the busiest (average 81). The single quietest day is Mon, Nov 16.
- What time should I visit Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving right after opening (07:00) or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Hongcheon Palbongsan Mountain be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 90; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Palbongsangwangwangji 팔봉산관광지 0.0 km · Tourist complex
- Nodongseowon 노동서원 1.5 km · Historic site
- Palbongchamsarimaeul 팔봉참살이마을 2.2 km · Farm & fishing village experience
- Hongcheongang 홍천강 2.3 km · River, sea & lake
- d.forest 4.7 km · Theme park