EasyTicket Seoraksan Gwongeumseong Cable Car
📍 설악동(소공원), Sokcho
This cable car departs from Sogongwon (Small Park) in Seorak-dong and climbs to the foot of Gwongeumseong Fortress at 700m elevation. The one-way ride takes just over 5 minutes, so you can reach a height that would be tough to hike to without wearing yourself out.
After getting off, climb the rocky path for another 10-15 minutes and you'll reach the Gwongeumseong Observatory. Strange rock formations and ridgelines spread out on all sides, and on clear days you can see toward Ulsanbawi Rock and out to the East Sea.
Gwongeumseong is the site of an old mountain fortress, also known as Seoraksanseong. Most of the walls have collapsed and only traces remain, so today most people come for the view rather than the fortress site.
Visitor information
| Address | 강원특별자치도 속초시 설악산로 1085 (설악동 소공원) |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Hours vary daily with the season and weather; check the website for the day's information |
| Closed days | Check official information |
| Admission | Round-trip: adults 16,000 won, children 12,000 won (prices may change) |
| Parking | Sogongwon (Small Park) parking is paid |
| Contact | 033-636-4300 |
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Useful tips
- There are no advance reservations; tickets are sold only on-site the same day, so arrive early.
- On peak-season weekends, tickets often get backed up in the morning and you may be assigned a later departure.
- You'll need to climb a rocky path to the observatory after getting off, so wear sneakers.
- Service stops in strong winds, so check the operating status before you leave.
- Pair it with Sinheungsa Temple inside Sogongwon and the trail toward Heundeulbawi Rock for a half-day course.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a reservation before I go?
Because weather changes often, they don't take advance reservations and only sell same-day tickets on site. In peak season, you may be assigned a later time slot in order of arrival, so going to the ticket booth early in the morning is the surest plan.
Are there periods when access is restricted?
Entry is restricted for wildfire prevention, preservation of natural scenery, nature conservation, and other forest-protection purposes / Spring: 03.02-05.15 / Fall: 11.01-12.15 / Note: May be extended depending on conditions; for details on trail-entry restrictions, check notices on the national park website
