Excursion à vélo d’une journée de Mungyeong à Sangju

Ride roughly 73 km from Mungyeong to Sangju in North Gyeongsang, with a rewarding but demanding profile: about 1,710 m of climbing and 1,820 m of descent. The route reaches around 665 m, so expect plenty of rolling terrain and a few serious climbs before the finish.

It’s a varied ride, using cycleways, quiet roads, and tracks for much of the way. Surface data is incomplete, but only around 57% is confirmed paved, with asphalt and concrete sections mixed in—so a gravel or touring bike is a sensible choice. Check conditions and navigation carefully, especially on the less-defined track sections.

Mungyeong is known for its mountain scenery and historic Mungyeong Saejae gateway, while Sangju has a strong cycling culture and is famous for its traditional dried persimmons. Overall, this is a scenic point-to-point route best suited to experienced riders who enjoy hills and mixed surfaces.