A forest-and-waterfall route from Sogongwon past Yukdam and Biryong Falls. Beyond Biryong, a steep staircase reaches the Towangseong Falls viewing area.
The walk, at a glance.
OFFICIAL DISTANCE2.8km
2.8 km · one way
PUBLISHED TIME1 hr 30 min · official one-way estimate
Out and back · outward leg shown
From Seoraksan Sogongwon
To Towangseong Falls Observatory · return separately
What the terrain asks of you.
- Forest paths
- Valley-side decks
- Steep final stairs
- Waterfall viewpoints
Along the way.
- 01
Sogongwon
Start at the park entrance area.
- 02
Yukdam Falls
Continue on the signed waterfall branch.
- 03
Biryong Falls
The steeper final staircase begins beyond this waterfall.
- 04
Towangseong viewpoint
View the distant falls from the designated observatory.
Getting to the start.
- Use Sokcho as your transport base. City buses 7 and 7-1 serve Seoraksan Sogongwon; check the official route and timetable for your stop.
- At Sogongwon, follow the signed Biryong Falls branch. The outward trail figure excludes transport and your return walk.
Before you set off.
- Read the park’s closure notices and permitted entry times on your travel day.
- The final 0.4 km after Biryong is steep stair climbing. The earlier, gentler path does not describe the whole route.
- Use designated decks and viewing areas; do not enter the stream or approach Towangseong Falls off trail.
These are planning notes, not a live opening report. Check the managing authority, weather and return transport immediately before your walk. Source review: 27 October 2026.