[Gangwon-do] Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Osaek Mineral Spring (오색약수터)’.
💡 Overview
Osaek Mineral Spring is situated 20 kilometers west of Yangyang and 7.5 kilometers southeast from Hangyeryeong Pass. The water, which springs from three base rocks by a brook, is carbonated and rich in iron. Up to 1,500 liters of iron-rich water spring out on a daily basis. Osaek became well known due to the splendid landscape leading up to the mineral spring and its location on the way to the summit of Seoraksan Mountain.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | Osaek-ri, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do (Zipcode: 25033) |
|---|---|
| 📞 Phone | +82-33-672-2883 |
| 🌐 Website | seorak.knps.or.kr |
| Operating Hours | Open 24 hr |
| Parking | Available |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-672-2883 |
📝 Additional Information
[Mountain Not Access Period]
Spring season (February 1 – May 15)
Fall season (November 15 – December 15)
* Mountain not access period is subject to change, therefore we advise visitors to check the details on the official website.
[Areas Open to the Public]
Seorak-dong ~ Ulsanbawi Rock
Osaek Mineral Spring ~ Route 44 (Yongsopokpo Falls)
Sogongwon Park ~ Biryongpokpo Falls
Yeosimpokpo Falls Entrance ~ Yongsopokpo Falls
Sogongwon Park ~ Biseondae ~ Geumganggeul Cave
Gamasolgol Valley Entrance ~ Botanic Park Entrance
[Restricted Mountain Areas]
Madeungryeong Pass ~ Hangyeryeong Pass
Hwangjangpokpo Falls ~ Jangsudae Terrace
Sogongwon Park ~ Huiungak Shelter (3 km section
of Sogongwon Park ∼ Biseondae Terrace is open)
Biseondae Terrace ~ Yeongsiam Hermitage
Baekdamsa Temple ~ Daecheongbong Peak
Namgyo-ri ~ Daeseungryeong Pass ~ Hangyeryeong Crossroads
Osaek Mineral Spring ~ Daecheongbong Peak
Sogongwon Park ~ Gwongeumseong Fortress
Oseam Hermitage ~ Bongjeongam Hermitage
Jujeongol Village ~ Osaek Heundeul Bawi Rock
Osaek Mineral Spring ~ Manggyeongdae Terrace
Gombaegol Village ~ Gombaeryeong Pass ~ Gangseon-ri
Danmongnyeong Pass ~ Jeombongsan Mountain ~ Gombaeryeong Pass
[Hiking Course]
[Biryongpokpo Falls Course / 2 hr / 2.4 km]
[Geumganggul Cave Course / 1 hr 40 min / 3.6 km]
[Ulsanbawi Rock Course / 2 hr / 3.8 km]
[Yongsopokpo Course / 1 hr / 3.2 km]
[Suryeom-dong Course / 3 hr / 11.2 km]
[Namgyo-ri Course / 7 hr 30 min / 11.3 km]
[Daecheongbong Peak Course (Osaek Mineral Spring) / 8 hr / 10 km]
[Daecheongbong Peak Course (Hangyeryeong Pass) / 11 hr 40 min / 19.3 km / 2-day course]
[Daecheongbong Peak Course (Seorak-dong) / 10 hr 20 min / 16 km / 2-day course]
[Gongnyong Ridge Course / 14 hr 10 min / 19.1 km / 2-day course]
[Heullimgol Valley Course / 2 hr 50 min / 3.3 km]
[Daecheongbong Peak Course (Baekdam) / 14 hr / 20.4 km / 2-day course]
[Gwongeumseong Fortress Course / 30 min / 1.5 km]
[Available Facilities]
Foot spa, food vendors, etc.
[Restrooms]
Available
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)



📍 Nearby Attractions
Osaek Greenyard Hotel (오색그린야드호텔)Distance: 382m | 34 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Seoraksan Osaek Jujeongol Valley (설악산 오색주전골) 🔗Distance: 498m | Yaksu-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do- Seoraksan Daecheongbong Peak (설악산 대청봉) 🔗Distance: 1.5km | 1 Daecheongbong-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
- Osaek Green Yard Hotel (오색탄산온천) 🔗Distance: 532m | 34 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization