Samaksan Mountain (Chuncheon)

Rising alongside Uiam Lake and the Bukhangang River, Samaksan Mountain is one of Chuncheon's representative scenic mountains. It consists of three rugged peaks: the main peak Yonghwabong (654m), Cheongunbong (546m), and Deungseonbong (632m), which gave it the name Samaksan (Three Peaks Mountain). Although not a high or grand mountain, it is considered a famous mountain for its beautiful scenery and the stunning views from the summit. Samaksan features mysterious valleys and waterfalls created by joints in quartzite. Deungseon Falls, Seunghak Falls, and Jureum Falls, among other large and small waterfalls, create a spectacular landscape, and from the summit, you can see the panoramic view of Chuncheon city center where Uiam Lake and the Bukhangang River harmonize. As its name includes 'aksan' (meaning rugged mountain), the terrain is steep and challenging. The main trailheads are at Deungseon Falls ticket office and Uiam ticket office; the route from Uiam is a difficult course consisting of rock faces. Samaksan is a Gangwon-do monument and offers attractions such as Sangwonsa Temple, Heungguksa Temple, and Samaksan Fortress.