A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE KOREA’S WEST COAST

After nine years of construction, the 8.64-kilometer
Gogunsan Island Trail opened on August 8,
linking five islands with four pedestrian sea bridges.

Travelers can now walk from Bangchukdo to Maldo, crossing emerald waters and passing dramatic cliffs and ancient rock formations. Currently in trial operation ahead of its official October launch, the trail brings
a remarkable new island adventure to Korea’s west coast.

Beginning on Bangchukdo, the route continues across Gwangdaedo, Myeongdo, and Bonongdo before reaching Maldo, the westernmost island of the group. Instead of visiting only one island by boat, travelers can experience five distinct landscapes and island communities in one continuous journey.

Four pedestrian-only sea bridges, totaling approximately 1.4 kilometers, connect the islands. The longest is the 555-meter bridge between Gwangdaedo and Myeongdo, offering sweeping views of the emerald sea
and the surrounding island chain.

The recommended full route covers approximately 7.7 kilometers and takes around five and a half hours, including scenic stops and rest breaks. Forest paths, coastal cliffs, observation points, quiet island villages, and traveler shelters make it a rewarding full-day coastal adventure.