Boeunsan
Appearance
Boeunsan | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 439 m (1,440 ft) |
Listing | Mountains of Korea |
Coordinates | 34°39′N 126°46′E / 34.650°N 126.767°E |
Geography | |
Country | South Korea |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 보은산 |
Hanja | 寶恩山 |
Revised Romanization | Boeunsan |
McCune–Reischauer | Poŭnsan |
Boeunsan (Korean: 보은산) is the name of a mountain in Gangjin county, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Its highest point is at Udubong (우두봉), 439 metres.
Boeunsan is north of Gangjin-eup in Gangjin county, and runs parallel to National Route 2.
Boeunsan is a popular area for hiking among locals in Gangjin. There are three courses, the longest of which is roughly 6 km. There are three Buddhist temples in the foothills, most notably Geumgoksa. Additionally, there are sporadic springs and exercise areas along the trails.