Why this ride
A 310 km one-way ride from near Jinjeop, about 5 h 15 of riding. It goes by way of Scenic stretch near Hanam, in Hwaseong-si and near Seonwon. The climb of the day is near Gwangju. Much of it runs through woodland.
CURVESCOUT / MOTORCYCLE RIDE
Yangpyeong Mountain Roads · short arc
Plan this ride
- Recorded distance
- 310 km
- Riding-time estimate
- 5 h 15
- Journey
- One way; return travel is separate
Distance and timing basis
Ordered leg totals agree within rounding. Stop distances are approximate sums of rounded legs. Stops, delays, approach and any separate return travel add time. Basis: producer-declared routed record.
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Distance and riding time are measured on the routed road. Check local closures and conditions before you ride.
Waypoint introductions and full write-ups
1. Fuel stop in Jinjeop
Planning note
Yangpyeong Mountain Roads is where the day begins. Next is Scenic stretch near Hanam.
2. Scenic stretch near Hanam
Planning note
Scenic stretch near Hanam comes up about 56 km into the recorded legs. Next is High point near Gwangju.
3. High point near Gwangju
Gwangju in Gyeonggi province is not to be confused with the much larger city of Gwangju in the south-west. This Gwangju lies south-east of Seoul, in a landscape of wooded hills and valleys, and it is home to one of Korea's most important historic sites: Namhansanseong, a mountain fortress on the ridges above the city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
Read the complete Scenic stretch near Gwangju write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
This is where the road stops climbing. Next is Photo stop in Hwaseong-si.
4. Photo stop in Hwaseong-si
Hwaseong-si stretches across the western edge of Gyeonggi province, from the suburbs of Suwon to the mudflats and islands of the Yellow Sea. Its name echoes the famous Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, but the city itself has its own treasures, both royal and coastal.
Read the complete Photo stop in Hwaseong-si write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
Photo stop in Hwaseong-si, about halfway. Next is Food stop near Seonwon.
5. Food stop near Seonwon
Planning note
Food at 271 km, roughly 6 hours into the riding. Next is Yangpyeong Mountain Roads checkpoint 8.
6. Near Anyang-si
Gwanaksan rises over the southern edge of Seoul, a ridge of bare granite with a small hermitage perched on a cliff near the summit, and its rocky profile is one of the landmarks of the city. Seoul National University, the country's top university, sits at its northern foot, and the trails up the mountain are crowded with hikers in bright outdoor gear on weekends.
Read the complete Fuel stop near Anyang-si write-up.
Recorded stop-planning note
May refer to an earlier itinerary; verify against your selected route before riding.
Planning note
The route ends here after 310 km.
Leg by leg
Fuel stop in Jinjeop to Scenic stretch near Hanam
Fuel stop in Jinjeop → Scenic stretch near Hanam is 56 km of rhythm rather than effort. Let it flow and let the view breathe.
Scenic stretch near Hanam to High point near Gwangju
Scenic stretch near Hanam → High point near Gwangju is 24 km of rhythm rather than effort. Let it flow and let the view breathe.
High point near Gwangju to Photo stop in Hwaseong-si
High point near Gwangju → Photo stop in Hwaseong-si is 72 km of rhythm rather than effort. Let it flow and let the view breathe.
Photo stop in Hwaseong-si to Food stop near Seonwon
Photo stop in Hwaseong-si → Food stop near Seonwon is 92 km of getting across. Ride it tidily and keep the enthusiasm for what comes after.
Food stop near Seonwon to Near Anyang-si
Food stop near Seonwon → Near Anyang-si is 67 km of getting across. Ride it tidily and keep the enthusiasm for what comes after.
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