Jeju Olle Trail Route 10

Welcome to the starting point of Jeju Olle Trail Route 10, located at the beautiful Hwasun Golden Sand Beach. The Jeju Olle Trail system is a magnificent network of walking paths that circumnavigate the island, designed to allow…

Leaving the beach behind, we follow the wooden decking to ascend Sseogeundari, a small but geologically interesting volcanic cone measuring forty two meters in height. The name Sseogeundari translates curiously to rotten bridge…

We now approach the vicinity of Yongmeori Coast, a designated Natural Monument of South Korea. The name Yongmeori translates to Dragon's Head, as the geological formation resembles a massive dragon plunging its head into the…

Continuing along the paved coastal road, the landscape opens up dramatically as we arrive at Sagye Beach. This stretch of coastline is renowned for its otherworldly, almost extraterrestrial appearance during low tide. …

The trail now rises as we begin to circumnavigate the coastal slopes of Songaksan Mountain. Often referred to by locals as Jeol-eul-i, which translates to the sound of roaring waves, Songaksan is a double volcanic cone featuring…

Moving inland from the coast, we enter a quiet, agricultural area and approach Seodal Oreum. The atmosphere here changes from the breezy, open ocean to a somber, reflective silence. …

Continuing our journey through this historical landscape, we emerge onto a vast, flat plain known as Alddeureu, a Jeju dialect word meaning the wide fields below. What appears to be a tranquil expanse of farmland is actually the…

As we leave the heavy history of the plains behind, the trail meanders through narrow village roads and pine forests, eventually leading us to the terminus of Route 10 at Hamo Beach. Historically referred to as Melgae Beach…