Sangwonsa Temple (below Namdaebong)

상원사

A quiet temple on the southern flank

Address

Seongnam-ri, Sillim-myeon, Wonju

A temple in the Sillim valley on Chiaksan's southern side, with the Namdaebong trail starting nearby. It lacks the queues of the Guryong and Hwanggol gates, so weekends stay fairly calm. A lap of the courtyard before or after a hike is a good way to catch your breath.