The Jeju Olle Trail is a long-distance walking trail located in Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. The Jeju Olle Trail, which circles Jeju Island, consists of a total of 27 courses, each offering a unique experience of Jeju’s natural environment and culture. An English description of the Jeju Olle Trail is as follows:
Key Features:
Various Courses:
- The Jeju Olle Trail consists of courses where you can enjoy various landscapes such as the coast, mid-mountain areas, and oreums (volcanic cones).
- Each course varies in difficulty and length, allowing you to choose according to your physical strength and time.
Beautiful Nature:
- Walking along the Jeju Olle Trail, you can enjoy Jeju’s beautiful nature, including the blue sea, black basalt, and green fields.
- Especially in spring, you can enjoy different landscapes depending on the season, such as canola flowers, and in autumn, eulalia.
Cultural Experience:
- The Jeju Olle Trail passes through places that preserve Jeju’s history and culture, such as villages, oreums, and forest paths.
- It offers various experience programs where you can get a glimpse into the lives and culture of Jeju people.
Eco-Friendly Travel:
- The Jeju Olle Trail was created with minimal development to protect the environment.
- It encourages eco-friendly travel, such as taking back trash and using local food.
Main Attractions:
Seongsan Ilchulbong:
- The starting point of Jeju Olle Course 1, and a beautiful oreum designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
Seopjikoji:
- A coastal scenic spot located on Jeju Olle Course 2, famous as a drama filming location.
Soesokkak Estuary:
- A valley located on Jeju Olle Course 6, boasting a beautiful landscape where a black sand beach and blue water harmonize.
Songaksan Mountain:
- A mountain located on Jeju Olle Course 10, offering beautiful coastal scenery and views of Gapado and Marado Islands.
The Jeju Olle Trail offers a special travel experience where you can fully feel the nature and culture of Jeju.
