SELF-GUIDED / SOUTH KOREA
Korea cycling Grand Slam
About 13–38 riding days · Challenge
1,857 kmQuick details
The official introduction lists a 1,857 km certification network, not one continuous ride or an exact trip distance.
Distance source ↗Along the way
Work through the designated certification routes across several trips, including Jeju and the east coast. This is a collection of routes, not one continuous ride; transfers need a separate plan.
All designated certification paths
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
Ara West Sea Lock, Incheon → Nakdonggang Estuary, Busan
Daecheong Dam → Geumgang Estuary
Damyang Dam → Yeongsangang Estuary
Seomjingang Sports Park → Baegaldo Waterfront Park
Haengchon Intersection → Hapgang Park
Bright Square → Sinmae Bridge, Chuncheon
Goseong Unification Observatory area → Gopo Village, Samcheok
Uljin Eun-eo Bridge ↔ Yeongdeok Sunrise Park
Yongduam → coastal circuit → Yongduam
Main stops
Ara · Hangang · Namhangang · Saejae · Nakdonggang from Sangpung Bridge
Sejong Weir · Gongju Weir · Baekje Weir · Seongdang Port
Damyang bamboo forest · Seungchon Weir · Juksan Weir · Neureoji viewpoint
Janggunmok · Hyangga · Hoengtanjeong · Saseongam · Namdo Bridge · Maehwa Village
Goegang Bridge · Baengno Park · Musimcheon Bridge
Saetteo Junction · Gyeonggang Bridge · Uiam Lake
Bongpo · Gyeongpo · Jeongdongjin · Chuam · Imwon
Mangyang Rest Area · Wolsongjeong · Goraebul Beach · Chuksan Port
Songaksan · Soesokkak · Pyoseon · Seongsan · Gimnyeong · Hamdeok
Climbs
Ihwaryeong is the main mountain crossing. Its 548 m elevation is not the route’s cumulative ascent; stage length and gearing need individual review.
Review climbs and descents on the selected daily track; a river or coastal route is not necessarily flat.
Check the selected daily track for climbs; a riverside route is not a guarantee of flat riding.
Check the selected daily track for climbs; a riverside route is not a guarantee of flat riding.
Review climbs and descents on the selected daily track; a river or coastal route is not necessarily flat.
Review climbs and descents on the selected daily track; a river or coastal route is not necessarily flat.
The official guide rates this route 5/5. Review climbs, descents and the Jeongdongjin–Mukho detour before setting daily distances.
Review climbs and descents on the selected daily track; a river or coastal route is not necessarily flat.
Review climbs and descents on the selected daily track; a river or coastal route is not necessarily flat.
Access and return
Collect in Seoul, then arrange access to Ara West Sea Lock. Finish at the estuary, transfer to the agreed Busan departure point, and return with the bicycle. Rail tickets and packing are confirmed separately.
Sintanjin Station is an access candidate; Gunsan Station or terminal for return. Transfers to the exact endpoints and bicycle carriage are checked separately.
Consider Damyang bus terminal for access and Mokpo bus terminal for return. Transfers to the actual endpoints and bicycle carriage require confirmation.
Imsil Station or bus terminal is an access candidate, not the trailhead. Arrange the onward transfer. Review a return connection from the Gwangyang area.
Yeonpung bus stop for the start; Sejong bus terminal for return. Allow separate travel between the terminal and the route and confirm bicycle carriage.
Ungilsan Station for access; Chuncheon Station or terminal for return. Sinmae Bridge is a separate endpoint; include the station transfer and confirm carriage conditions.
Daejin terminal is an access candidate; Imwon or Hosan terminals for return. Check the exact certification start, access restrictions and bicycle carriage before departure.
Review Uljin terminal at the north end and Yeongdeok or Ganggu terminals at the south. Some coast sections are unlit; plan daytime riding. Bicycle carriage and endpoint transfers need confirmation.
Jeju Airport is an access point, not the start at Yongduam. Confirm flight or ferry bicycle transport and packing separately. The official guide recommends counterclockwise riding.
Stay areas to consider
Yangpyeong · Yeoju · Chungju · Suanbo · Mungyeong · Gumi · Daegu area · Yangsan. Candidates; rooms and bike storage unconfirmed.
Sejong · Gongju · Buyeo · Gunsan. Candidate areas only; rooms and bike storage unconfirmed.
Damyang · Naju · Mokpo. Planning candidates; rooms and bicycle storage not confirmed.
Gokseong · Gurye · Gwangyang. Planning candidates; rooms and bicycle storage not confirmed.
Goesan · Jeungpyeong · Sejong. Candidate areas only; rooms and bike storage unconfirmed.
Cheongpyeong · Gapyeong · Chuncheon. Planning candidates; rooms and bicycle storage unconfirmed.
Goseong · Sokcho · Yangyang · Gangneung · Donghae · Samcheok. Candidate areas only; rooms and bike storage unconfirmed.
Uljin · Hupo · Yeongdeok. Candidate areas only; rooms and bike storage unconfirmed.
Jeju City · Hallim · Daejeong · Seogwipo · Seongsan. Planning candidates; rooms and bicycle storage unconfirmed.
- Connections
- This is a multi-route programme, not one continuous ride. Choose the order, direction, rest days and transfers in consultation; flights or ferries for Jeju are separate arrangements.
Route source
Ara Bike Path · 2026-11-10
Hangang · Seoul section · 2026-11-10
Namhangang Bike Path · 2026-11-10
Bukhangang · Gyeongchun Line · 2026-11-10
Saejae Bike Path · 2026-11-10
Nakdonggang Bike Path · 2026-11-10
Geumgang Bike Path · 2026-11-10
Yeongsangang Bike Path · 2026-11-10
Seomjingang Bike Path · 2026-11-10
Ocheon Bike Path · 2026-11-10
East Coast · Gangwon · 2026-11-10
East Coast · Gyeongbuk · 2026-11-10
Jeju Fantasy Bike Path · 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.
Jeongseojin → Eulsukdo
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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 →