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Asia / South Korea / Gyeonggi-do / obongsan
Record SL-723638 · Wikidata Q626000

obongsan

오봉산
No list classifications
Elevation
666 m
2,184 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
37.6968° N, 127.0013° E
Grid ref
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Description

Wikipedia

Dobongsan (Korean: 도봉산) is a mountain in Bukhansan National Park, South Korea. It extends across Seoul, the national capital, and the cities of Yangju and Uijeongbu, in the province of Gyeonggi Province. It has an elevation of 739.5 m (2,426 ft). Nearby Dobongsan Station is named after it. It is known for the magnificent rock formations of the Manjangbong, Seoninbong, Jubong, Obong and Uiambong Peaks. The Seoninbong summit has 37 hiking courses connecting to it, including the famous Bakjwi (Bat) Course. The mountain is also home to Cheonchuksa Buddhist Temple, the oldest temple in the region, and several other temples including Mangwolsa, Wonhyosa and Hoeryongsa, as well as a number of beautiful valleys called Donong, Songchu, Obong and Yeongeocheon. Furthermore, it is easily accessible by public transportation.

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Neighbouring summits

Name Elevation Bearing Distance
yeoseongbong 504 m NW 309° 1.0 km
DobongsanJoobong 676 m E 83° 1.0 km
DobongsanSinsundae 726 m E 80° 1.2 km
Dogyongsan 956 m E 74° 1.3 km
Manjangbong Peak 716 m E 84° 1.4 km
Seoninbong Peak 693 m E 86° 1.4 km