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Boeunsan

Coordinates: 34°39′N 126°46′E / 34.650°N 126.767°E / 34.650; 126.767
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Boeunsan
Boeunsan is located in South Korea
Boeunsan
Boeunsan
Highest point
Elevation439 m (1,440 ft)
ListingMountains of Korea
Coordinates34°39′N 126°46′E / 34.650°N 126.767°E / 34.650; 126.767
Geography
CountrySouth Korea
Korean name
Hangul
보은산
Hanja
寶恩山
Revised RomanizationBoeunsan
McCune–ReischauerPoŭnsan

Boeunsan (Korean보은산) is the name of a mountain in Gangjin county, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Its highest point is at Udubong (우두봉), 439 metres.

Boeunsan is north of Gangjin-eup in Gangjin county, and runs parallel to National Route 2.

Boeunsan is a popular area for hiking among locals in Gangjin. There are three courses, the longest of which is roughly 6 km. There are three Buddhist temples in the foothills, most notably Geumgoksa. Additionally, there are sporadic springs and exercise areas along the trails.

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