Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do · Walking festival
Mungyeong Saejae Barefoot Walking Festival
August 22, 2026
- Dates
- August 22, 2026
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Participation fee
- KRW 15,000
- Venue
- Mungyeongsaejae Pass
- Address
- 932 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Plan a few nearby stops
Traditional marketMungyeong-si · Every five daysMungyeong Traditional MarketThis traditional market opens on dates ending in 2 and 7 each month.View market details Mountain passAt the festival siteMungyeongsaejae Provincial ParkWalk the forest road through historic gates and mountain scenery beyond the event course.View details Film setInside the parkMungyeongsaejae Open SetSee reconstructed palace and village streets used for Korean historical dramas.View details Prepare your feet for a long forest walk
Check the course
Review the route length and surface before deciding how much of the walk to complete barefoot.
Carry footwear
Bring easy-to-carry shoes for rough sections, rest stops, and the return trip.
Check the next edition
The 2026 event has ended. Confirm the next registration and participant benefits.
A barefoot walk through Mungyeongsaejae
At a glance
The festival turns the old mountain pass into a guided barefoot walk with performances, activities, and forest scenery.
The setting
Mungyeongsaejae follows a broad historic road through wooded valleys and Joseon-era gates.
Before you go
The 2026 festival ran August 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participation cost KRW 15,000.
