Olle Trail (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Olle Trail?
What makes it 72% Kids-Friendly: Trail ribbons, stamp passports and kid festivals add fun learning, and some half-routes end at play-friendly beaches, but many sections lack guardrails, constant shade and child-height toilets.
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Positives:
- Interactive Game: Kids enjoy spotting ribbons and collecting stamps along the route.
- Beach Breaks: Short walks ending at sandy shores let children rest and play.
Challenges:
- Uneven Terrain: Some paths have rocky or narrow sections; sturdy shoes help prevent trips.
- Limited Facilities: Restrooms and water fountains can be spaced far apart; carry extra water and plan café stops.
What is Olle Trail?
- A network of 27 waymarked walking routes linking Jeju Island’s coastal cliffs, volcanic stone walls and rural villages
- A trail system conceived in 2007, deriving its name from the Jeju word “olle,” meaning the narrow paths that connect villages and homes
- An island-wide route design that weaves mountain roads, forest tracks and seaside promenades
What is so special about Olle Trail for with kids?
- Interactive stamp-collecting game keeps kids engaged.
- Short half-routes end at beaches perfect for play.
- Coastal and forest views offer varied scenery.
- Cafes along the way provide snacks and restrooms.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Families with kids can complete a short half-route in this time, with stops for stamps and beach play without exhausting younger hikers.
Kids-Friendly Activities in Olle Trail
Collect Olle Trail Stamps:
Pick up a free passport at an info center and collect stamps at the start, midpoint and end.
Tip: Bring a pen and let each child find the blue/orange ribbons marking stamp stations.
Half-Route Walk on Route 15B:
Hike from Hallim to Gwakji Beach along a flat coastal path with cafes and rest stops.
Tip: Start in the morning to avoid crowds and pack light snacks to eat at seaside benches.
Beach Play at Gwakji Beach:
Build sandcastles and paddle in shallow water at the end of Route 15B.
Tip: Bring swimwear, a small towel and water shoes for rocky patches in the shallows.
When is the best time to visit Olle Trail (Jeju, South Korea)?
Spring and autumn bring mild weather and fewer crowds. In autumn, join the Twinkle Twinkle Jeju Olle Global KIDS Walking Festival (Sept 20–21) on Route 7. In summer, start early or late to avoid midday heat and plan extra beach breaks.
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Reviews of Olle Trail (Jeju)
Jason Kurtis
Beautiful scenic walk. It’s a bit hard to find the starting point but once you do the trail is easy to follow. Beware that there are limited bathroom facilities for the first few miles. Once you reach the end you’ll need to find a way back to your car and the bus near the port is infrequent. The trail itself is mostly easy and flat.
Gyula Szabó
Nice trail, I made the river valley. This is a trail around the island, in several segments. Well indicated way. A made only a short part, it should require a week at least.
Clinton Bachelder
So we are walking the Jeju olle and finished route 9 here, we missed this start/end point as there are quite a lot of campers etc in the area and it was raining quite hard, so we had to backtrack, not our favorite experience but the person in the info center was nice and they had a stamp in 5e office so the rain didn't make stamping impossible
Esther Yates
Great trail just under 16km. Not too difficult but quite alot of stairs if you have bad knees. Beautiful views all the way !
Chlotus
Olle Trail Route 10 is a very nice one. It goes along the Yongmeori coast, and you can see some women making fresh seafood on rocks. They look kind of like seashells or lobster claws. There is a famous sight, Sanbanshan near route 10. If you have enough time, make a trip to go to the temple.
Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Local bus fares (round-trip for 4) | KRW 20,000 |
| Cafe snacks and drinks | KRW 20,000 |
| Picnic supplies | KRW 30,000 |
| Total Estimated | KRW 70,000 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Olle Trail
- Choose Short Sections: Select half-routes like 15A/15B for a 2–3 hour walk suited to young children.
- Download Maps: Use the official Olle Trail map app to follow arrows and locate rest stops with cafes.
Map of Olle Trail
Address: Hwasun-ri, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
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