지리산 순례와 치유의 길 편집하기 (부분)

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'''Jirisan: A Pilgrimage and Healing Trail'''

Jirisan is one of Korea’s most revered sacred mountains, spanning three provinces and five cities and counties: Namwon in Jeollabuk-do, Gurye in Jeollanam-do, and Hamyang, Sancheong, and Hadong in Gyeongsangnam-do. Centered on Cheonwangbong Peak, which rises 1,915 meters above sea level, Jirisan is the second-highest mountain in South Korea after Hallasan Mountain. On December 29, 1967, it was designated as Korea’s first national park.

The Jirisan Trail, created along the foothills of the mountain, is a long-distance walking route that connects three provinces, five cities and counties, twenty-one towns and townships, and more than 120 villages. The idea of establishing a pilgrimage trail linking people and communities was first proposed in 2004. This initiative led to the establishment of the nonprofit organization “Forest Road” in 2007, which has been responsible for the trail’s operation and management. Through cooperation between the Korea Forest Service and the local governments, the entire route was completed in May 2012. Today, it extends approximately 295 kilometers and consists of 21 sections.

The Jirisan Trail is not an artificially constructed tourist road but a route created by connecting traditional paths, mountain passes, and forest trails that local residents have used for generations. In 2019, it was listed in the Guinness World Records as the “longest wildflower trail.” Each section takes an average of four to six hours to complete, allowing walkers to experience the everyday landscapes of the Jirisan foothills and the lives of mountain village communities along village paths, forest trails, and mountain roads.

One of the representative sections, the Inwol–Geumgye section, stretches 20.5 kilometers from Inwol-myeon in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, to Geumgye Village in Macheon-myeon, Hamyang, Gyeongsangnam-do, and takes approximately seven to eight hours to complete. Passing over the historic mountain pass of Deunggujae, walkers can enjoy views of the main ridge of Jirisan while traveling through six mountain villages and landscapes of terraced rice fields, valleys, and forests. The Jucheon–Unbong section in Namwon extends about 14.7 kilometers across the Unbong Plateau at an elevation of approximately 500 meters and features gentle slopes suitable for families. The Omi–Banggwang section in Gurye runs approximately 12.3 kilometers, offering views of the Gurye Basin and the traditional atmosphere of villages such as Omi, Sangsa, and Banggwang.

Along the Jirisan Trail, signposts and directional arrows (red and black) installed at regular intervals guide walkers along the route. In addition, local centers in each section provide maps, local information, and experiential programs to support travelers on their journey.