Korean Dictionary
How to say "Mountain hiking" in Korean
“Mountain hiking” in Korean is 등산 (pronounced "Deungsan").
등산
Deungsan
Usage & Context
Hiking is one of Korea's most popular recreational activities. Mountains like Bukhansan (북한산) near Seoul are extremely popular on weekends. Koreans take hiking seriously, often wearing full technical gear. Trail snacks like 막걸리 (rice wine) are a beloved hiking tradition.
Example Sentence
북한산 등산은 서울 시내에서 쉽게 갈 수 있어요.
Hiking Bukhansan is easily accessible from central Seoul.
How to use 등산 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Mountain hiking” is 등산, romanized as Deungsan.
Usage tip
Pair this travel word with polite request endings like -요 so it works in hotels, stations, taxis, and shops.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 등산.
Pronunciation Guide
등 (deung) sounds like 'dung' in 'dungaree' but with a 'd' sound and the vowel like 'uh' in 'cup'. 산 (san) sounds like 'san' in 'sandal'. Put it together: 'Deung-san'.
More Example Sentences
Making weekend plans.
주말에 친구들과 등산 갈 계획이에요.
I'm planning to go hiking with friends this weekend.
Observing Korean culture.
한국 사람들은 등산을 정말 좋아해요.
Koreans really love hiking.
Enjoying post-hike tradition.
등산 후에 막걸리 한 잔은 최고죠!
A glass of makgeolli after hiking is the best!
Cultural Context
Hiking is deeply ingrained in Korean culture, often seen as a national pastime. Mountains are abundant and easily accessible, even from major cities like Seoul (Bukhansan). Koreans take their hiking seriously, often sporting full technical gear, even for moderate trails. It's a social activity, with groups of friends or family often sharing food and makgeolli (rice wine) at the summit or a rest stop. Many popular K-dramas feature characters going on hikes, reflecting its popularity.
Editorial note
We review entries like 등산 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
등산 가다
To go hiking
등산복
Hiking clothes/gear
등산로
Hiking trail
Related Expressions
산책
Sanchaek
Walk/Stroll (lighter activity)
하이킹
Haiking
Hiking (loanword, often used for less strenuous hikes)
트레킹
Teureking
Trekking (often for longer, multi-day hikes)
산
San
Mountain (the place for hiking)
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