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A timber walkway following clear water beneath the steep forested cliffs of Jeolgol Gorge in Cheongsong
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Jeolgol Gorge

절골협곡

A roughly five-kilometre tuff gorge on Juwangsan's Jeolgol route, with clear water, near-vertical walls and timber walkways; the current tourism baseline is 04:00–17:00 in summer and 04:00–16:00 in winter, while KNPS section controls, reservations, rain and water level override it. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Cheongsong · Gyeongbuk
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Korean map search · 절골협곡 경상북도 청송군 주왕산면 주산지리 산124
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Jeolgol Gorge · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    RegionCheongsong · Gyeongbuk
    Korean map search절골협곡 경상북도 청송군 주왕산면 주산지리 산124
    Trailhead addressJeolgol Branch · 121-170 Jusanji-gil, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun
    Jeolgol contactJuwangsan National Park Jeolgol Branch · 054-873-0019
    Long-route referenceJeolgol–Gamebong 5.7 km · approximately six hours return in the KNPS reservation guide
    Water boundaryHeavy-rain alert, rising or muddy water and pre- or post-rain closure prohibit improvising a stream route
    Parking boundaryParking is at the Jeolgol branch; large vehicles cannot enter or turn around in the published KNPS guide
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows the real timber walkway following clear water beneath steep forested cliffs in Jeolgol Gorge

    It does not prove a dry deck, low water, authorised stream entry, open full route, reservation, parking space, accessible gradient, safe weather or enough daylight.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkTrail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.

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    1. 01
      Check the live Jeolgol route and reservation status

      The tourism baseline is 04:00–17:00 in summer and 04:00–16:00 in winter, but KNPS entry cutoffs, reservations, flood controls and temporary programmes can differ. The live national-park page controls.

    2. 02
      Choose a short gorge walk or the full mountain route

      The gorge destination is not the same as completing Jeolgol–Gamebong. The official reserved route reference is 5.7 km and about six hours return, requiring suitable fitness, equipment and daylight.

    3. 03
      Obey every water and weather closure

      Use anti-slip footwear, remain on the signed walkway and do not enter the stream unless a currently authorised, supervised programme explicitly allows it. Rain before or during travel can close the route.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Does the map pin mark the Jeolgol parking area?

    No. It identifies the gorge; navigate to the named Jeolgol Branch trailhead separately.

    Can I walk in the stream because a 2026 programme did so?

    Not by default. Stream entry requires a currently authorised programme and staff direction; normal trail rules remain in force.

    Are the operating details for Jeolgol Gorge live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Jeolgol Gorge

    A roughly five-kilometre tuff gorge on Juwangsan's Jeolgol route, with clear water, near-vertical walls and timber walkways; the current tourism baseline is 04:00–17:00 in summer and 04:00–16:00 in winter, while KNPS section controls, reservations, rain and water level override it. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    Jeolgol Gorge

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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A roughly five-kilometre tuff gorge on Juwangsan's Jeolgol route, with clear water, near-vertical walls and timber walkways; the current tourism baseline is 04:00–17:00 in summer and 04:00–16:00 in winter, while KNPS section controls, reservations, rain and water level override it. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionCheongsong · Gyeongbuk
    Korean map search절골협곡 경상북도 청송군 주왕산면 주산지리 산124
    Current tourism spanSummer 04:00–17:00 · winter 04:00–16:00
    Live KNPS boundaryEntry-time, reservation and closure notices override the broad tourism span
    Trailhead addressJeolgol Branch · 121-170 Jusanji-gil, Juwangsan-myeon, Cheongsong-gun
    Jeolgol contactJuwangsan National Park Jeolgol Branch · 054-873-0019
    Long-route referenceJeolgol–Gamebong 5.7 km · approximately six hours return in the KNPS reservation guide
    Water boundaryHeavy-rain alert, rising or muddy water and pre- or post-rain closure prohibit improvising a stream route
    Parking boundaryParking is at the Jeolgol branch; large vehicles cannot enter or turn around in the published KNPS guide
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows the real timber walkway following clear water beneath steep forested cliffs in Jeolgol GorgeIt does not prove a dry deck, low water, authorised stream entry, open full route, reservation, parking space, accessible gradient, safe weather or enough daylight.
    Current official guideKorea Tourism Organization and Korea National Park Service · Jeolgol Gorge current trail baselineChecked September 1, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkTrail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before travel

      Check the live Jeolgol route and reservation status

      The tourism baseline is 04:00–17:00 in summer and 04:00–16:00 in winter, but KNPS entry cutoffs, reservations, flood controls and temporary programmes can differ. The live national-park page controls.

    2. 02
      At the branch office

      Choose a short gorge walk or the full mountain route

      The gorge destination is not the same as completing Jeolgol–Gamebong. The official reserved route reference is 5.7 km and about six hours return, requiring suitable fitness, equipment and daylight.

    3. 03
      Beside the water

      Obey every water and weather closure

      Use anti-slip footwear, remain on the signed walkway and do not enter the stream unless a currently authorised, supervised programme explicitly allows it. Rain before or during travel can close the route.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Read the KNPS live control and reservation page again on the morning of travel.
    • Set the trailhead and turnaround by distance and daylight rather than by the broad gorge coordinate.
    • Bring anti-slip hiking footwear and never bypass a flood barrier or enter water outside an authorised programme.
    • Search “절골협곡 경상북도 청송군 주왕산면 주산지리 산124” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Recheck weather, trail or garden closures, last entry and seasonal conditions before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Does the map pin mark the Jeolgol parking area?

    No. It identifies the gorge; navigate to the named Jeolgol Branch trailhead separately.

    Can I walk in the stream because a 2026 programme did so?

    Not by default. Stream entry requires a currently authorised programme and staff direction; normal trail rules remain in force.

    Are the operating details for Jeolgol Gorge live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 1, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Jeolgol Gorge · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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