DMZ Peace Trail Course 24

About the route

Course 24, which runs from the International Peace Art Park to the Geumakgyo bus stop, has rugged terrain and sections that pass along vehicle roads, so its physical difficulty is very high. You can encounter major tourist sites such as the Peace Dam and Bimok Park. In the Peace Dam area, restaurants and convenience stores operate at the Water Culture Center.

Route summary

- It is a walking trail from the Hwacheon International Peace Art Park to Geumakgyo Bridge in Yanggu.
- The terrain is rugged, and there are many sections that pass along vehicle roads, making it a high-difficulty course.
- This section passes through various security tourism sites such as the Peace Dam and the World Peace Bell Park.

Highlights

- Peace Dam, a symbol of the history of division and tension between North and South Korea
- World Peace Bell Park, where there is a bell made by melting bullets and shell casings found in conflict zones around the world
- Paseotang, surrounded by bizarre cliffs, where cold water flows and which is a favorite summer retreat for vacationers

Getting there & amenities

- Of the entire section, 9.66 km consists of dangerous road sections without shoulders or sidewalks, accounting for nearly half, so travelers should exercise caution.
- Bicycle path expansion construction is underway from Jongjeom Sanghoe to Ocheon Tunnel to the lower three-way junction of the Peace Dam (an information system will be installed after construction is completed).

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