DMZ Peace Trail Course 19

About the route

Course 19, which connects Cheorwon to Hwacheon, runs from Dodeok-dong Bus Stop (Jamgok 3-ri) to Myeongwol 2 River Bus Stop, and the physical difficulty level is difficult. This is a section that uses the Bokju Mountain hiking trail in consideration of walking safety along national highways No. 5 (aka Malgae) and No. 56, which connects Cheorwon and Hwacheon, and local road No. 461.

Route summary

- This course leads from Dodeok-dong bus stop to Myeongwol 2-ri stop.
- This is a section of walking along a forest road extending deep into Bokju Mountain and Bokgyesan Mountain.
- This is a section that passes through villages adjacent to the DMZ and allows you to get a glimpse of people living on the front lines.

Highlights

- Jamgok Reservoir supplies water to nearby areas and boasts a quiet atmosphere.
- Bokju Mountain, where you can see the mountains and fields of North Korea
- Bokju Mountain Natural Recreation Forest, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and clean natural environment of Bokju Mountain.

Getting there & amenities

- The forest road section passing through Bokju Mountain Natural Recreation Forest is a relatively difficult forest road section, and as the route passes through valleys, travelers need to prepare in advance and be careful.

Source: Korea Tourism Organization Durunubi (KOGL Type 1) · durunubi.kr ↗