[2025 Pyeongchang-gun Attraction] Travel Guide for Noinbong (Updated Jul)

#summervacay Tackled Noinbong Peak (1338m!) in Odaesan and what a climb. This one’s definitely a bit more on the challenging side, but soooo worth every step. The trail starts off mellow through forest trails with those tall, peaceful trees, and then gradually gets steeper as you go. Legs were feelin’ it, but the mountain energy kept me going. Once you hit the higher ridges, the views just explode. Mountain layers for days, clouds rolling over the peaks, and that crisp Gangwon-do air that makes you feel super alive. At the summit, it’s just you, the sky, and endless views. Total “I can’t believe I’m here” moment. It wasn’t super crowded either, which made the whole thing feel personal and kind of magical. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and maybe an extra layer, it gets windy up there. If you’re down for a real hike with stunning payoffs, Noinbong delivers big time. Definitely one of those hikes that stays with you.

#summervacay Hiking up Noinbong in PyeongChang was one of those unexpectedly awesome adventures. It’s not super famous or flashy, but that actually made it feel even more special. The trail starts off calm with that fresh mountain air and forest all around, just trees, birds, and your own footsteps. Kinda meditative, honestly. As you climb, it gets steeper in parts, but nothing too wild. What really blew me away was the view at the top. Total 360° vibes, rolling ridges, clouds drifting by, and silence so still it almost echoed. I chilled up there for a while, just taking it all in with some snacks and a breeze that felt like a reward. Not a super crowded spot either, so it felt like a personal little mountaintop moment. If you’re in PyeongChang and want a hike that gives you peace, solid leg work, and a summit that feels way higher than it is, Noinbong is seriously worth the climb. Real hidden gem energy.

#falltrip I went on an autumn trip. I didn't go hiking all summer under one excuse or another. The fields are becoming empty in autumn and the side of the fallen street trees rolling on the wheels. Shouldn't this look like a mountain again now. I rushed the village and started my first autumn mountaineering. I found Noinbong Peak. Let me summarize the process briefly first. There are two ways to climb the mountain, first catching the Jingogae Rest Area with a wildhead or catching the Sogeumgang Valley with a wildhead, but... If possible, I recommend starting from Jingogae Rest Area and descending to Sogeumgang Valley. That's because it's about 4km of hiking and 10km of Hasan's schedule. If you do it the other way around, it will be a tough hike because you will climb 10 kilometers. It's been a while since I've climbed a mountain, but I still feel uncomfortable two days after I cut my calf.