SELF-GUIDED / SOUTH KOREA

East Coast · Gangwon

About 2–5 riding days · Challenge

242 km

Quick details

Estimated riding daysAbout 2–5 riding days50–150 km/day; allow extra time for climbs, rest and transfers.

Distance242 kmYour own riding pace

Terrain & distanceMap & elevation ↓Review the selected track

Indicative priceFrom US$100.00Per person · final quote after review

Official start-to-finish distance for the certification route. Accommodation access and local diversions are additional.

Distance source ↗

Along the way

Travel down the Gangwon coast from Goseong Unification Observatory to Gopo Village in Samcheok. This is the Gangwon section of the east-coast certification route.

Goseong Unification Observatory → Gopo Village, Samcheok

Ask us to prepare a cycling passport, then collect stamps at the certification centres along your route. See the stamps & medals →

Planning this route

Endpoints: Goseong Unification Observatory area → Gopo Village, Samcheok

Main stops: Bongpo · Gyeongpo · Jeongdongjin · Chuam · Imwon

Climbs: The official guide rates this route 5/5. Review climbs, descents and the Jeongdongjin–Mukho detour before setting daily distances.

Access and return: Daejin terminal is an access candidate; Imwon or Hosan terminals for return. Check the exact certification start, access restrictions and bicycle carriage before departure.

Stay areas to consider: Goseong · Sokcho · Yangyang · Gangneung · Donghae · Samcheok. Candidate areas only; rooms and bike storage unconfirmed.

Route source

East Coast · Gangwon · 2026-11-10

Map & elevation

Reference track by a Wikiloc contributor. Its start, finish and distance may differ from the programme shown above; we check the daily route when preparing your itinerary.

Imwon Terminal → Daejin Terminal

What’s included

Included

Rental includes fitting, departure briefing, route guidance and local food tips.

Optional extras

Accommodation
Meals
Start transfer / van (per group) — quote required
Return train tickets (per rider) — quote required
Bicycle recovery — quote required
Guide (priced per group)
Cycling passport

Not included

Flights
Activities outside your itinerary
Alcohol unless separately agreed

English trip support: hours and response scope agreed before booking. Vehicle transport and repairs are separate.

Indicative budget, not a confirmed price. Final quote follows date, room occupancy and availability checks.

Before you go

How do I find my way?

Use NAVER Map bicycle directions with your agreed itinerary. Blue route lines and bicycle signs help on marked stretches. Check junctions, diversions and the turn to your stay; app directions may differ from the certification route.

Riding in Korea →

Will the daily distance suit me?

We review your experience, climbs and preferred pace before agreeing the stages. The map is a reference track, not a checked day-by-day itinerary.

What happens after I enquire?

We review your route, stays, meals, transport and costs, then reply by email. Your enquiry does not reserve accommodation or take payment.

See an example trip notebook →