Ganwolsan

Approximately 1,500 years ago, a temple called Ganwolsa was located at the foot of this mountain, giving the mountain its name, Ganwolsan. Ganwolsan has an elevation of 1,069m, and surrounding it are mountains such as Gajisan, Goheonsan, Baegunsan, Neungdongsan, Cheonhwangsan, and Sinbulsan, all around 1,000m in height. In addition, the summits of these mountains, around 1,000m, feature gently sloping summit plains, creating a unique landscape. Ganwolsan is a popular destination for hikers from Busan and Gyeongnam on weekends. In early August, the area around the summit is covered in blooming mountain lilies, which harmonize with the short silver grass to create a spectacular scene. Below Gindungjae to the east, valleys such as Jeoseunggol and Cheon-gil Bawigol form the Ganwol Valley, flowing into the Taehwa River and reaching the Ulsan Plains. To the west, deep valleys like Naerijeong and Wangbonggol have been carved, and the clear, year-round water flows into Baenaegol. In summer, every valley flowing from Ganwolsan is crowded with campers and vacationers seeking to escape the heat. Descending from Ganwol Pass toward Paraeso along the Singan-ro in Wangbonggol, there is a natural cave called Jungnimgul, which is now a Catholic pilgrimage site visited by many Catholics.