What is the Yeongdeok Blue Road?

The Yeongdeok Blue Road is a famous coastal hiking trail spanning approximately 75km along the East Coast of South Korea. It is part of the larger Haeparang-gil trail and features 8 courses offering stunning sea views.

How can I participate in the Stamp Tour?

You can participate by obtaining a physical Stamp Book from designated centers (like Yeongdeok County Office) or by using the 'Walkon' mobile app to authenticate your location via GPS at 9 stamp spots.

What is the reward for completing the stamp tour?

Upon collecting all 9 stamps, you can receive a commemorative completion medal. You must verify your completion at the 'Korea Dulle-gil & Blue Road Shelter'.

Are there accommodations for hikers?

Yes, Yeongdeok County operates a Trekking Guesthouse specifically for Blue Road hikers. However, you must prove you have completed at least one course to stay there.

Which course is recommended for beginners?

For a light walk, Course 5 (Beach Camping, 4.6km) or Course 8 (Blue Ending, 6.0km) are recommended as they are shorter and easier.

Hiking the New Yeongdeok Blue Road: Complete Guide to Courses & Stamp Tour

The Yeongdeok Blue Road is a representative trekking course that specializes in the Yeongdeok section (Courses 19-23) of Haeparang-gil (Sunrising East Coast Trail), a walking trail along Korea's East Coast. Many hikers may remember the existing Courses A~D, but the trail has been completely revamped into 8 courses and 9 stamp spots as of February 2025.

In this post, based on the latest information, I will provide a detailed summary of the newly changed Yeongdeok Blue Road 8 Courses, how to complete the Stamp Tour at 9 locations, and how to receive the completion souvenir (medal).

Yeongdeok Blue Road

How to Join the Yeongdeok Blue Road Stamp Tour (8 Courses, 9 Spots)

The renewed Yeongdeok Blue Road Stamp Tour involves verifying your visit at 9 designated locations. There are two main ways to participate: using a physical Stamp Book or the mobile Walkon App.

Participation Methods (Stamp Book vs. Walkon App)

Stamp Book (Recommended for Travelers)

This is the most classic method. You pick up a paper stamp book at designated distribution centers and stamp it yourself at the 9 stamp boxes along the trail.

Where to get the Stamp Book:

Available for free at Yeongdeok County Office, Yeongdeok Tourist Information Center, Yeongdeok Expressway Toll Gate, and 9 Eup/Myeon offices.
Online Application: You can also apply for the stamp book and promotional materials (free shipping within Korea) on the Blue Road Website.

Stamp Book

Walkon App (Mobile)

This is a convenient method using a smartphone. Install the 'Walkon' app and participate in the 'Yeongdeok Blue Road Stamp Tour' challenge. Authentication occurs via GPS when you arrive at the stamp box location.

Walkon App installation and execution screen

From my experience, using the Walkon app was convenient because I didn't have to carry a separate stamp book. However, since it relies on GPS, managing your smartphone battery during the trek is crucial. It is highly recommended to bring a power bank.

9 Stamp Locations (Updated for 2025)

Here are the 9 stamp locations, newly changed according to the 2025 8-course system. The stamp boxes are numbered 'Blue Road Course 1', 'Blue Road Course 2', etc. Please refer to the address and detailed location in the table below during your tour.

Stamp box in front of the Blue Road Bridge

Blue Road Stamp Box

No.	Stamp Box Name	Address (or Vicinity)	Detailed Location
1	Blue Road Course 1	448-26, Bugyeong-ri, Namjeong-myeon	In front of the Blue Road Start Point Sculpture
2	Blue Road Course 2	21-1, Namho-ri, Namjeong-myeon	Next to Namho Beach Public Restroom
3	Blue Road Course 3	33, Gangyeong-ro, Ganggu-myeon	Near Ganggu Post Office
4	Blue Road Course 4	San 5-11, Changpo-ri, Yeongdeok-eup	Changpomal Lighthouse (Sunrise Park)
5	Blue Road Course 5	San 107-8, Chuksan-ri, Chuksan-myeon	In front of Blue Road Bridge (Towards Seaport Resort)
6	Blue Road Course 6	308-2, Goesi-ri, Yeonghae-myeon	Next to Hoyeonji Pond (Towards Mokeun I-saek Historic Site)
7	Blue Road Course 7	San 64, Daejin-ri, Yeonghae-myeon	Entrance to Daejin Beach
8	Blue Road Course 8	58-10, Byeonggok-ri, Byeonggok-myeon	Next to Goraebul Music Fountain
9	Blue Road Finish Point	41-2, Geumgok-ri, Byeonggok-myeon	Near the gazebo in front of Geumgok 2-ri Community Hall

How to Apply for Completion & Get Souvenirs

Once you have collected stamps from all 9 locations, you can apply for certification and receive a souvenir.

Blue Road Completion Commemorative Medal and Haeparang-gil Course Authentication Badge

Blue Road Completion Medal

Souvenir: If you authenticate all 9 stamps, you can receive the 'Yeongdeok Blue Road Completion Commemorative Medal'. (Souvenirs are subject to change if supplies run out.)

Verification Method: Completion verification is done via on-site registration in principle. You must present the original stamp book with all 9 stamps or the completion screen on the Walkon app to the staff.

You can only receive certification and souvenirs through one method: either the Stamp Book (Paper) OR the Walkon App (Mobile). Duplicate applications are not allowed.

Souvenir Pickup Location & Operating Hours

To verify completion and receive your souvenir, you must visit the Blue Road Shelter for on-site registration. You can receive it on-site or request mail delivery (within Korea).

Pickup Location: 2F, 247, Haemaji-gil, Yeongdeok-eup, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do (Korea Dulle-gil & Blue Road Shelter)
Operating Hours: 10:00 ~ 17:00
Closed: Every Monday, National Holidays (Seollal, Chuseok, etc.)
Contact: Korea Dulle-gil & Blue Road Shelter (+82-54-734-7423)

The souvenir pickup center is closed on Mondays and public holidays, and stocks of completion souvenirs (medals) may run out. Please call to confirm before visiting.

Korea Dulle-gil & Blue Road Shelter

Yeongdeok Blue Road 8 Courses Summary

The Stamp Tour takes place at the 9 points explained above. For your reference, here is the complete information for the Official 8 Hiking Courses of Yeongdeok Blue Road (Total 75.1km), reorganized in February 2025.

Summary of Courses 1~8

(Source: Official Yeongdeok Blue Road Data)

Course	Course Name (Theme)	Distance	Time
Course 1	Start of the Sea	8.3km	Approx. 2h 10m
Course 2	Special Crab, Snow Crab	6.3km	Approx. 1h 42m
Course 3	Path of Contemplation (Mokeun)	9.5km	Approx. 2h 30m
Course 4	Blue East Sea	10.9km	Approx. 3h
Course 5	Beach Camping	4.6km	Approx. 1h 10m
Course 6	Blue Sea Forest Path	9.8km	Approx. 2h 40m
Course 7	Village Embracing the Sea	10.4km	Approx. 2h 50m
Course 8	Blue Ending	6.0km	Approx. 1h 25m

Yeongdeok Blue Road

Tips for Choosing a Course

From my personal experience, completing the entire course (about 75km) at once is not easy. If you are aiming for the stamp tour, it is better to plan a 2-3 day itinerary centered around the 9 stamp locations.
If you want a light walk, I recommend Course 5 (Beach Camping, 4.6km) or Course 8 (Blue Ending, 6.0km) for a relaxing stroll.
I highly recommend including the Sunrise Park (Changpomal Lighthouse, Stamp Spot #4) and Ganggu Port (Stamp Spot #3) in your itinerary, as they boast some of the best scenery in Yeongdeok.

Yeongdeok Blue Road Full Course Map (Source: Yeongdeok-gun)

Yeongdeok Blue Road Trekking Guesthouse Guide

Yeongdeok County operates accommodation facilities specifically for Blue Road trekkers. These are very useful for hiking trips.

Location and Fees

Location: 254-69, Haemaji-gil, Yeongdeok-eup, Yeongdeok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Usage Fees (Per Unit / Per Day / Based on 4 people)

Low Season
- Weekdays (Sun~Thu): 50,000 KRW (approx. $36 USD)
- Weekends (Fri, Sat): 70,000 KRW (approx. $50 USD)
High Season

Weekdays (Sun~Thu): 70,000 KRW (approx. $50 USD)
Weekends (Fri, Sat): 90,000 KRW (approx. $65 USD)

How to Book

Reservation: The guesthouse requires advance online reservation.
- Official Reservation Website
- Inquiries: +82-54-730-6337
Reservations usually open for the following month, and weekends tend to book up quickly.

Important Notice

The Yeongdeok Blue Road Trekking Guesthouse is a space exclusively for actual Blue Road trekkers, not general tourists.

Accommodation is provided ONLY to those who have completed at least Course 1 of the Blue Road.
If you cannot verify completion of at least one course after booking, your reservation may be cancelled. (Source: Guesthouse Info Page)
Eligibility (completion verification) can be checked via your Stamp Book, Walkon App certification screen, or photos of you completing a course. It is recommended to confirm the exact verification method by calling (+82-54-730-6337) before visiting.

Other Accommodations

Yeongdeok County introduces various affordable accommodation facilities for Blue Road trekking. Please refer to the Yeongdeok County website for more details.

Yeongdeok Accommodation Introduction

Introducing 4 accommodation facilities located in Yeongdeok-gun!

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In this post, I have summarized the newly reorganized Yeongdeok Blue Road 8 courses and the 9-spot Stamp Tour method for 2025.

Completing the courses through the Stamp Tour and receiving a souvenir is a great experience, but the biggest charm of the Yeongdeok Blue Road is enjoying the sea scenery while walking along the east coast. I hope this guide helps travelers visiting Yeongdeok.