Cheorwon, Gangwon-do · Winter trekking festival
Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival
January 17–25, 2026
- Dates
- January 17–25, 2026
- Hours
- 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Admission
- Paid
- Venue
- Hantangang River Mulwit-gil Trekking Course
- Address
- 208 Hantangang-gil, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketCheorwon-gun · Every five daysWasu MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 1 and 6 each month.View market details GeoparkAlong the trekking routeHantangang River GeoparkSee basalt cliffs, columnar joints, and frozen river scenery on the marked course.View details Scenic gorgeFor a second viewpointGoseokjeong PavilionLook over the river gorge from one of Cheorwon’s best-known historic viewpoints.View details Treat the route as a winter hike
Check course conditions
Ice, water level, and closures can change the available route before the event day.
Wear traction
Use waterproof boots with strong grip and bring warm layers for exposed river sections.
Check the next edition
The 2026 festival has ended. Confirm the next course, ticket price, and shuttle plan.
Walk through the frozen Hantangang gorge
At a glance
The festival opens a winter trekking route through the Hantangang River canyon and its volcanic rock landscape.
Why the landscape matters
Basalt cliffs and columnar joints record ancient lava flows across the Cheorwon plateau.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran January 17–25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission was paid.
