Gaksibawi Oreum

A parasitic volcano with an elevation of 395m, its crater is conical in shape. It is called Gaksibau Oreum after the Gaksibawi rock at the summit. It is also referred to as Gaksuak in Chinese characters, or Haksuak because it resembles the wing flap of a crane. The northern slope of the oreum is gentle and densely forested, while the southern ridge is very steep. The southern ridge appears to have three ridges extending outward. There is a hiking trail that ascends behind Yeongsansa Temple just below the southern slope, and the trachyte rocks scattered along the path have unique shapes and colors. The name Gaksibawi is said to come from a tale of a virtuous woman who fell to her death from this rock. The summit offers a view of the sea off Seogwipo, and due to the beautiful surrounding scenery, it has been a place where scholars enjoyed leisure since ancient times. Nearby attractions include Seogwipo Healing Forest, Eongtto Falls, and Gogeunsan.