intro Jeju Olle Trail 7 currently runs 12.9 km in Seogwipo and takes 3-4 hours, free with no booking, on the temporary route that has been in place since April 4, 2025.
The reroute, in place for about two years during road construction, cut the walk from 17.7 km and moved the finish to Seogwipo Bus Terminal — the best-connected endpoint of any Olle section.
Below: the distance and time as they stand now, what the route passes, how to start it by bus, and what to double-check before you go.
Key facts — As of 2026-10-07
- Jeju Olle Trail 7 runs 17.7 km and takes 5-6 hours on the original course, but since 2025-04-04 a temporary reroute shortens it to 12.9 km and 3-4 hours, ending at Seogwipo Bus Terminal.
- The trail is free: Jeju Olle’s 26 routes over 400 km have no entrance fee, no reservation and no permit — the only cost is the donation boxes at stamp points.
- The route passes the 20 m Oedolgae sea stack, the poem-carved rocks of Chilsilri Sipark, the hand-built Su-bong-ro eco-path voted most beautiful by Olle walkers, and the black-stone Ilgangjeong shore.
How Long Is Jeju Olle Trail 7 and How Long Does It Take?
| Distance | 17.7 km original; 12.9 km on the temporary reroute |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 5-6 hours on the original 17.7 km route; 3-4 hours on the temporary 12.9 km reroute |
| Difficulty | Moderate — hilly and rocky sections, about 386 m of climbing |
| Cost | Free — no entrance fee, no reservation, no permit; donation boxes at stamp points |
| Season | Walkable year-round; plum blossoms in spring, canola at Dumomunmul Park in spring |
| Check before walking | jejuolle.org — the finish moved to Seogwipo Bus Terminal in April 2025 and the last section is closed |
body Jeju Olle Trail 7 runs 17.7 km and takes 5-6 hours on the original course, but since 2025-04-04 a temporary reroute shortens it to 12.9 km and 3-4 hours, ending at Seogwipo Bus Terminal.
| Original route | Temporary route (from 2025-04-04) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 17.7 km | 12.9 km |
| Walking time | 5-6 hours | 3-4 hours |
| Finish point | Awaenangmok rest area, Wolpyeong Village | In front of Seogwipo Bus Terminal |
| Final stamp | Songi Supermarket, Wolpyeong Village | Seogwipo Bus Terminal (midpoint stamp at Dumomunmul Park) |
The temporary route is 4.8 km shorter — 12.9 km cut out of an original 17.7 km, which works out to about 27% less walking.
The 17.7 km figure and the 12.9 km figure come from different sources, so treat the numbers as close rather than exactly matched.
On the AllTrails listing the trail shows as 11 miles with 1,266 ft (about 386 m) of climbing, and walkers who completed it average 4 hours 29 minutes; 54% of reviewers call it moderate.
If you have half a day, the temporary route is the one you will actually walk; if you were following an older guidebook to Wolpyeong, check the closure section below first.
Is Jeju Olle Trail 7 Free?
body The trail is free: Jeju Olle’s 26 routes over 400 km have no entrance fee, no reservation and no permit — the only cost is the donation boxes at stamp points.
The donation amount is not posted on any page I could check, so bring small cash if you want to put something in.
An Olle stamp passport ("nolle-won") is available at the Traveler’s Center if you want to collect start, midpoint and finish stamps — its price also could not be confirmed, so ask there.
No permit step exists at all: you turn up at the start and walk.
If you are comparing Olle routes by cost, all 26 sections work the same way, so pick by distance and scenery instead.
What Does Jeju Olle Trail 7 Pass?
body The route passes the 20 m Oedolgae sea stack, the poem-carved rocks of Chilsilri Sipark, the hand-built Su-bong-ro eco-path voted most beautiful by Olle walkers, and the black-stone Ilgangjeong shore.
- Chilsilri Sipark — Jeju poems carved into the rocks, a viewing deck over Cheonjiyeon Falls and Munseom, and free plum blossoms in spring.
- Su-bong-ro — an eco-path cut by hand with a shovel and pickaxe along a former goat path.
- Oedolgae — a lone 20 m sea stack offshore, the route’s best-known photo spot, near the Hwangwuji Fairy natural rock pool.
- Ilgangjeong Beach Trail — black stones spread like a carpet, cleared by hand by Olle trail keepers, with small stone artworks along the way.
- Daeryun-dong Story Mailbox — a red mailbox on Dombe-nanggil: post a postcard and village residents deliver it one year later.
- Sammebong — a small peak with an octagonal pavilion looking over Seogwipo city and the sea.
- Beophwan Port and Dumomunmul Park — a fishing village with fresh seafood, then the midpoint stamp point known for sunsets and spring canola.
- Gangjeong Stream — the route crosses a stream said to be home to eels.
If you only have time for one stretch, the Oedolgae area is the most photographed part and sits early enough in the walk to reach either way.
Where Does Trail 7 Start and Finish Now?
body The trail starts at the Jeju Olle Traveler’s Center at Jungang-ro 22, Seogwipo, and as of the 2025 reroute finishes in front of Seogwipo Bus Terminal.
- Start at the Jeju Olle Traveler’s Center, Jungang-ro 22, Seogwipo-si, and stamp there.
- From Jeju City, take bus 181 to the Seogwipo transfer stop, or bus 281/282 to the stop near the Traveler’s Center.
- Walk the coastal route; the midpoint stamp on the temporary alignment is at Dumomunmul Park.
- Finish in front of Seogwipo Bus Terminal and take bus 181, 182, 282 or 800 back to Jeju City.
As of May 2026 the section from Daeryun-dong Community Service Center to Wolpyeong stays closed for construction with no reopening date set.
Walkers heading that way detour via World Cup-ro and Iljuseo-ro, or switch to Route 7-1, which connects easily and is the official alternative — 6-7-7-1 chaining is common.
If you travel without a rental car, Trail 7 is the easiest Olle route to bus both ways, and bus details are on the Jeju Bus Information System (bus.jeju.go.kr).
Bus fare amounts could not be confirmed from an official page, so check there before riding.
When to Walk It and What to Bring
body You can walk Trail 7 year-round, and spring and autumn are the best seasons.
Spring adds free plum blossoms at the Korea-Japan friendship plum park inside Chilsilri Sipark and canola flowers at Dumomunmul Park.
Reviewers describe superb southern-coast views through about km 12; after that the scenery drops, which is why some hikers take a bus back from a mid-route stop instead of finishing on foot.
Bring trekking shoes for the gravel and rock, a hat, sunscreen and a windbreaker for the open coast, water in a refillable bottle, and snacks — refreshments are limited mid-route, though water and toilets are easy to find along the Seogwipo shoreline.
If you were hoping to camp by the coast, do not — wild camping is strictly prohibited, so stay in Seogwipo guest houses and hotels next to the route.
Before You Go: Contacts and What to Double-Check
Route changes on the Olle network happen often, so the official page is the thing to check the day before you walk.
The Jeju Olle Traveler’s Center (Seohong-dong 795-1, Seogwipo; +82-64-762-2190) answers route questions, and jejuolle.org posts the trail status.
Several details could not be confirmed from any recent page: the current price of the Olle stamp passport, parking at the Traveler’s Center, and the exact stamp spot at the bus terminal finish — asking the center by phone covers all three.
If I were walking Trail 7 today, I would take the temporary 12.9 km route and finish at Seogwipo Bus Terminal — it keeps the best kilometres and leaves you at the best-connected stop of any Olle section.
Watch two dates if you can: around March 2027, when the two-year construction behind the reroute is expected to end and the full 17.7 km course should return, and spring, when the plum blossoms at Chilsilri Sipark and the canola at Dumomunmul Park are at their best.
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Sources
- From 2025-04-04 finish moved to Seogwipo Bus Terminal (~2 ye (dreamsarang.tistory.com)
- Visit Jeju official description: 17.7 km, 5-6 hr, moderate, (m.visitjeju.net)
- 26 routes, 400+ km, 3-5 hr each, free with donation boxes (s (koreadaddy.com)
Trail 7 in Three Lines
- Allow 3-4 hours for the temporary 12.9 km route ending at Seogwipo Bus Terminal, or 5-6 hours for the original 17.7 km course.
- Walk it free — no fee, no booking, no permit; only the donation boxes at stamp points.
- The current price of the Olle stamp passport is not confirmed anywhere recent, so budget a small cash amount for stamps and postcards just in case.
FAQ
Q. How long does Jeju Olle Trail 7 take?
3-4 hours on the temporary 12.9 km route in place since April 2025, or 5-6 hours on the original 17.7 km course to Wolpyeong.
Q. Is Jeju Olle Trail 7 free to walk?
Yes — no entrance fee, no reservation and no permit; the donation boxes at stamp points are the only optional cost.
Q. What does Jeju Olle Trail 7 pass along the way?
Chilsilri Sipark, the Su-bong-ro eco-path, the 20 m Oedolgae sea stack, the black-stone Ilgangjeong shore, the Daeryun-dong Story Mailbox, Sammebong, Beophwan Port and Dumomunmul Park.
Q. Where does Jeju Olle Trail 7 start and finish now?
It starts at the Jeju Olle Traveler’s Center, Jungang-ro 22, Seogwipo, and finishes in front of Seogwipo Bus Terminal on the temporary route; the last section toward Wolpyeong is closed as of May 2026.
If this guide helped you plan your walk, you can compare it with my other Jeju Olle route guides before you choose a section.
Cover photo: Jeju Olle Trail Route 20 (올레 20코스) by Korea Tourism Organization — KOGL Type 1 (attribution)
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