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쇠목재

쇠목재 · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

Gyeongsangnam-do

쇠목재

쇠목재 is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism Organization

Why go

Soemokjae is a 740-meter mountain pass in southern Gyeongsangnam-do, on the historic east-west foot route that connected the Hadong-Sancheong region with the Geochang basin before modern roads. The pass — its name ("iron-neck pass") references the steep climb on either side — is now a quiet trekking destination on the Jirisan Dulle-gil long-distance trail, with the steep climb on either side rewarded by sweeping views over both river basins from the saddle. The full Dulle-gil section that includes Soemokjae takes about 6 hours; the shorter "summit only" climb from either base village takes about 2 hours. Best in spring for fresh greens and autumn for foliage. Pair with broader Dulle-gil planning.

Quick highlights

  • 740-meter mountain pass on the historic Hadong-Geochang foot route
  • Now part of the Jirisan Dulle-gil long-distance trail
  • Steep climb rewarded with sweeping views over both river basins
  • Full Dulle-gil section about 6 hours
  • Pair with broader Dulle-gil planning

Nearby best pairs

Other places in Gyeongsangnam-do that pair well with this visit.