mountain pass
Misiryeong Pass
The old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Gangwon-do, South Korea · Asia
Sokcho is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Toseong, 15km from Seoraksan National Park.
Sokcho is a town located in Gangwon-do, South Korea. With a population of 81,164, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Sokcho sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sokcho to your route.
Sokcho (Korean: 속초; Korean pronunciation: [sʰo̞k̚.tɕʰo̞]) is a city and major tourist hub located in the northeast of the South Korean province of Gangwon.
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Sokcho is located in Gangwon-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 38.2070 latitude, 128.5918 longitude.
Sokcho has a population of approximately 81,164 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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mountain pass
The old road over the Taebaek mountains to Sokcho, bypassed by a tunnel and now largely empty of traffic, leaving a quiet climb with views to Ulsanbawi's granite domes.
13 km · about 25 min drive
national park
South Korea's most spectacular national park with jagged granite peaks, autumn foliage, Buddhist temples, and the famous Ulsanbawi Rock.
15 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
A 1,004 m pass on National Route 44 carrying the road over the Taebaek range into Seoraksan, with long sweeping curves and a summit rest area looking down the Osaek valley.
20 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Mountain racetrack and resort circuit in Gangwon province, about 120km east of Seoul, hosting Korean domestic championships and track days.
35 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
Historic 832 m pass on the old Yeongdong road where the Taebaek Mountains drop to the East Sea, coiling above Gangneung past windmill-topped sheep ranches. Korea's classic mountain drive.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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