Seonunsan

Seonunsan is a mountain of Jeollabuk-do, western South Korea, with an elevation of 336 metres.[1] It is a popular destination for hiking, with a variety of trails, some leading to a giant 13m carving of Buddha on a cliff, which dates back to the Goryeo dynasty.[2] It is also one of the premier sport climbing destinations in South Korea, having perhaps the highest concentration of difficult routes in the country.[3]

Seonunsan
Highest point
Elevation336 m (1,102 ft)
Geography
LocationJeollabuk-do, South Korea

See also
  • List of mountains of Korea

References
  1. An Gyeong-ho (2007). 한국 300 명산 (300 Korean Mountains). Seoul: 깊은솔 (Gipeunsol). ISBN 978-89-89917-21-2.
  2. Lonely planet (2007). Korea.
  3. , Korea on the rocks - a database of climbing areas in Korea created mostly by expats


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