π Walk the Spirit of Korea The Gyeongbuk Baekdudaegan Trail 6 Challenge If you love nature, hiking, and discovering hidden gems in Korea, here’s something truly special for your autumn bucket list π— the 2025 Gyeongbuk Baekdudaegan Trail 6 Challenge, or simply Gyeongbuk Baek-Chal 6! This isn’t just another hike — it’s a relay-style trekking festival that connects six beautiful cities and counties in North Gyeongsang Province: Gimcheon, Yeongju, Sangju, Mungyeong, Yecheon, and Bonghwa. Each location features one signature trail that follows the great backbone of the Korean Peninsula — the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range, known as the spiritual spine of Korea π°π·. https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/382/0001228852 ποΈ When & How It Happens The festival runs every Saturday from October 25 to December 6 (2025), except on November 8. Each week, hikers gather in a different region to take on a new trail, with about 200 participants per session — so yes, spots go fast! πβοΈ Each trail covers roughly 10–15 km, taking around 4½ hours to complete. Expect scenic ridges, steep slopes, and rocky terrain — this is intermediate to advanced level hiking. If you already enjoy weekend hikes or mountain treks, you’ll love this challenge. π§ You’ll need proper gear — hiking boots, a backpack, trekking poles, and comfortable clothing. Safety comes first, so professional trekking managers join every course to guide and assist participants. πΏ Why It’s Special Unlike typical marathons or speed-based events, Baek-Chal 6 is not about who’s fastest. It’s about the journey itself — slowing down, breathing in crisp mountain air, and feeling connected to nature one step at a time π²β¨. “It’s not about records, but the experience of walking at your own pace,”says Lee Won-geun, CEO of Seungwoo Travel Agency, which organizes the event. As you walk, you’ll collect special souvenirs from each region — including embroidered patches, stickers, a water bottle, a drawstring bag, and hiking socks. The stickers form a puzzle-shaped map of Baekdudaegan, and once you complete all six courses, you’ll receive a special finisher medal π₯ — a beautiful reminder of your achievement! https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/382/0001228852 πΈ How to Join You can choose between two participation types: π Ticket-type: Join individually and travel on your own.→ β©25,000 per person. π Package-type: Includes round-trip transportation + meal voucher.→ β©45,000 per person. Registration is available through the official websites of Seungwoo Travel (www.swtour.co.kr) and Oji Go Trip (www.5ggotrip.com). https://www.segye.com/newsView/20251013503728?OutUrl=naver ποΈ Trail Schedule (2025) Oct 25 – Yeongju: “Sobaek Trail of Life” (μ£½λ Ή → Yeonhwabong → Heebangsa → Heebanggye Valley) 11.9 km Nov 1 – Sangju: “Sokri Shinseon Trail” (Hwabuk Center → Munjangdae → Birobong → Janggak Falls) 13 km Nov 15 – Gimcheon: “Hwangak Jikji Trail” (Jikji Culture Park → Hwangaksan Peak) 12 km Nov 22 – Yecheon: “King’s Energy Trail” (Jeosuryeong → Chotdaebong → Myeongbongsa) 12 km Nov 29 – Bonghwa: “Baekdu Tiger Trail” (Ojeon → Bakdal Ridge → Baekdudaegan Arboretum) 13.6 km Dec 6 – Mungyeong: “Ihwaryeong Trail” (Ihwaryeong → Joryeongsan → Mungyeongsaejae Park) 12 km π¦ Course details may change depending on weather, but the mountain spirit never does! π The Bigger Picture The event is jointly hosted by Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, the Gyeongbuk Culture and Tourism Organization, and all six participating cities and counties. Their goal? To make Baekdudaegan a hub of forest tourism — a place where locals and travelers alike can walk, heal, and rediscover the beauty of Korea’s heartland π³π. https://www.kmib.co.kr/article/view.asp?arcid=0028816472&code=61172311&cp=nv β¨ Why You Should Join If you’re living in Korea or visiting this fall, the Gyeongbuk Baekdudaegan Trail 6 Challenge is a perfect way to: Experience six unique mountain landscapes in one event ποΈ Collect limited-edition souvenirs and a finisher medal π Meet fellow hikers and nature lovers from across Korea π Recharge your body and mind in the crisp mountain air π So grab your boots, pack some snacks, and get ready to walk the spirit of Korea — one trail at a time πͺπ. π Quick Info Summary π Dates: Oct 25 – Dec 6 (Every Saturday, except Nov 8)π Locations: Yeongju → Sangju → Gimcheon → Yecheon → Bonghwa → Mungyeongπ Distance: 10 – 15 km each courseπ° Fees: β©25,000 (ticket) / β©45,000 (package)π Sign up: swtour.co.kr | 5ggotrip.com #GyeongbukBaekdudaeganTrail6 #BaekdudaeganChallenge #KoreaHikingFestival #GyeongbukTravel #KoreanMountains #TrekkingInKorea #HikingKorea #NatureLoversKorea #BaekdudaeganTrail #KoreanAdventure #AutumnInKorea #FallHikingKorea #ExploreGyeongbuk #KoreaNatureTrip #MountainChallenge #KoreaOutdoors #EcoTourKorea #WalkingFestival #KoreaTravelExperience #HiddenKorea #KoreanHeritageTrail #BaekduMountainSpirit #HealingTripKorea #TravelKorea2025 #KoreaFestival #OutdoorLifeKorea #BaekdudaeganTrekking #Gyeongsangbukdo #KoreanNatureWalk #DiscoverKorea All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
