Jeju Olle Trail 8 – South Korea
Today, I had originally planned to hike Hallasan (1,947m), the highest peak in South Korea. However, since the trail only open 2/3 of the way due to snow, I felt it wouldn’t be the full experience. So, I switched to Jeju Olle Trail 8 (제주올레 8코스)instead.
Due to limited transportation coming back at the end of Trail 8, I decided to hike it in reverse, starting from Trail 9 and walking back. Unlike the previous days, today’s route passed through more urban areas and resort zones, often running alongside busy roads. While there were a few nature spots, it wasn’t quite the scenic hike I was hoping for.
One highlight was the distant view of Hallasan. At times, I wondered if I should have just gone for the partial Hallasan hike, but in the end, I made peace with my choice —it showed me a different perspective on Jeju.
Route Overview
Distance: 18.75 km point-to-point (Trail 9 → Trail 8)
Total elevation gain: 330 m
Duration: 3 hr 42 min (with breaks 3 hr 59 min)
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost Breakdown
Bus: Trail 8 starting point → Accommodation — ₩1,150
