Jeju Olle Trail 7, South Korea
I first learned about the Jeju Olle Trail while exploring Japan. In Kyushu, I came across its sister trail and highly enjoyed it. I knew I wanted to hike it when I visited Korea.
Jeju, an island about 100 km southwest of Korea, is famous for its natural beauty, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and waterfalls. What better way to explore it than by hiking the Olle Trail, which loops around the island?
With four days in Jeju, I planned to hike four sections, all on the southern side since I’m staying there. Today, I hiked Trail 7, starting in Seogwipo. I picked up a Jeju Olle Passport from the visitor center before heading out. The trail passed through city parks, beaches, and fishing towns. Like the Camino’s yellow arrows, the Jeju Olle Trail is marked with blue (clockwise) and orange (counterclockwise) arrows and ribbons.
Despite the less-than-ideal weather, I enjoyed the scenery. Near the end, strong winds made it difficult to stay upright! After collecting my completion stamp for Trail 7, I walked a few blocks to catch a bus back to Seogwipo.
Route Detail
Distance: 18.93km point to point from Trail 7 starting point to Trail 8 starting point
Total elevation gain: 468m
Time: 4h 14m (total time with breaks 4h 25m)
Difficulty: Moderate
Transportation & Miscellaneous
Bus from trail 8 starting point to accommadation ₩1150
Jeju Olle Passport ₩20000
