Official

Government-Recommended Drive Courses

Drive courses recommended by the Korea Tourism Organization and regional governments

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Chungnam · Geumsan

Geumsan Jeokbyeokgang Drive

A serene riverside drive along the upper Geumgang River, crossing six bridges to reach the red cliff canyon of Jeokbyeokgang in Geumsan.

--km50 minEasy
#Lake & River
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Gangwon · Jeongseon

Manhangje Highland Drive

Korea's highest paved road at 1,330m elevation. Drive over Manhangje Pass along Provincial Road 414, connecting Jeongseon to Taebaek through wildflower meadows and mountain peaks.

--km1 hrHard
#Mountain Pass#Summit
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Gyeongnam · Hamyang

Route 88 Countryside Drive

A scenic countryside drive from Hamyang to Geochang along the foothills of Jirisan Mountain, featuring Jianjae Pass S-curves, Sanglim Park, and Suseungdae Valley.

--km1 hr 30 minModerate
#Rural Road
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Chungbuk · Yeongdong

Route 75 Mountain Drive

A thrilling mountain drive over Domaryeong Pass at 800m elevation, from Yeongdong Hwanggan to Muju, nicknamed 'The Alps of Chungbuk.'

--km1 hr 20 minHard
#Winding Road#Mountain Pass
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Gyeongnam · Namhae

Namhae Treasure Island Drive

A coastal loop around Namhae Island, Korea's 'Treasure Island,' featuring terraced rice paddies at Daraengi Village, the German Village, and the Mulmi Coastal Road.

--km2 hrModerate
#Coastal Road#Island
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Gangwon · Gangneung

Route 7 East Coast Drive

A spectacular coastal drive from Gangneung through Samcheok to Uljin along National Route 7, featuring Korea's finest seaside cliffs and fishing villages.

71.9 km3 hrModerate
#Coastal Road
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Gangwon · Wonju

Gangwon Nature Road Course 7: Countryside Drive

A 139 km healing drive from Pyeongchang IC through Lee Hyo-seok Literary Museum, Pungsuwon Cathedral, and Hongcheon Palbongsan, immersed in pastoral Gangwon scenery.

--km3 hr 30 minEasy
#Rural Road#Family
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Gangwon · Gangneung

Gangwon Nature Road Course 6: Sea Drive

A 134 km coastal-to-mountain drive from Samcheok through Gangneung to Pyeongchang, connecting Chuam Rock, Anmok Coffee Street, and Woljeongsa Temple.

--km3 hr 20 minEasy
#Coastal Road
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Gangwon · Hongcheon

Gangwon Nature Road Course 5: Deep Mountain Drive

A 189 km mountain-to-sea drive from Jeongseon through Taebaek to Samcheok, following deep Baekdudaegan valleys and coal mining heritage.

--km5 hrHard
#Arboretum & Forest
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Gangwon · Jeongseon

Gangwon Nature Road Course 4: Winding Drive

A 160 km emotional drive from Pyeongchang IC to Jeongseon through Wonju, Hoengseong, and Yeongwol, featuring curves and flowing mountain scenery.

--km4 hrModerate
#Winding Road#Rural Road
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Gangwon · Inje

Gangwon Nature Road Course 3: High Pass Drive

A 110 km high-altitude drive from North Yangyang IC to Pyeongchang IC, zigzagging over Baekdudaegan ridgeline passes through primeval forests.

--km3 hrHard
#Mountain Pass#Winding Road
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Gangwon · Sokcho

Gangwon Nature Road Course 2: Seoraksan Drive

A 178 km grand journey from Inje over Seoraksan Mountain to the East Sea, featuring Baekdudaegan ridgeline views, Hangyeryeong Pass, and coastal panoramas.

--km4 hr 40 minHard
#Summit#Winding Road
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Gangwon · Chuncheon

Gangwon Nature Road Course 1: Lake Drive

A 172 km lakeside drive from Gangchon IC to Inje Nammyeon, following four lakes — Uiam, Chuncheon, Paro, and Soyang — through Gangwon's stunning waterfront scenery.

--km4 hrModerate
#Lake & River#Dam & Reservoir