Boeunsan
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| Boeunsan | |
|---|---|
  Boeunsan | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 439 m (1,440 ft) |
| Listing | Mountains of Korea |
| Coordinates | 34°39′N 126°46′E / 34.650°N 126.767°E |
| Geography | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 보은산 |
| Hanja | 寶恩山 |
| Revised Romanization | Boeunsan |
| McCune–Reischauer | Poŭnsan |
Boeunsan (Korean: 보은산) is the name of a mountain in Gangjin county, South Jeolla Province province, South Korea. Its highest point is at Udubong (우두봉), 439 metres.
Boeunsan is north of Gangjin-eup in Gangjin county, and runs parallel to National Route 2.
Boeunsan is a popular area for hiking among locals in Gangjin. There are three courses, the longest of which is roughly 6 km. There are three Buddhist temples in the foothills, most notably Geumgoksa. Additionally, there are sporadic springs and exercise areas along the trails.