Jeju Aewol Nokkomi Oreum Hiking Course: Time Required & Parking (Complete Guide)

As soon as the breeze turns cool, I can’t help but think of heading up an oreum. 

This time, I visited Nokkomi Oreum in Aewol. 
It’s famous for its silver grass, but it wears a different face each season—so it feels great no matter when you go. 

I’ll summarize everything first-timers tend to wonder about—parking, restrooms, routes, difficulty, and photo spots—all in one place.

The charm of Nokkomi Oreum

Nokkomi Oreum borders pastureland, so from the very start you get that wide-open meadow vibe. 

Once you pass through the forest and reach the ridge, the wind suddenly changes, and from the deck observatory you’ll get a panoramic view stretching to the west sea and even the ridgeline of Hallasan. 

The deck in the direction of Geun-Nokkomi is the main highlight, so most people do a round trip on this route. 

The rounded ridge lines paired with waves of silver grass made it a perfect place for photos.

숲/오름/해변큰노꼬메오름제주시 애월읍 소길리 산 255-4

제주 오름 가운데서도 뛰어난 전망을 자랑하는 곳으로 알려져 있습니다. 비교적 가파른 구간이 있지만 정상에 오르면 한라산과 중산간 목장지대, 애월과 한림 방면의 풍경이 시원하게 펼쳐져 오르는 수고를 잊게 합니다. 정상부 능선을 따라 이어지는 탁 트인 풍경은 계절마다 다른 매력을 선사하며, 특히 초록이 짙은 여름과 억새가 물드는 가을에 많은 탐방객들이 찾습니다. 화려한 시설보다는 제주 자연 본연의 모습을 가까이에서 느낄 수 있는 곳으로, 제주 오름 트레킹의 매력을 경험하고 싶은 여행객들에게 꾸준히 사랑받는 명소입니다.

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Location · Parking · Restroom info

For navigation, searching “Nokkomi Oreum Parking Lot” is the easiest. The address shows as San 255-4, Sogil-ri, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si. 

The public parking lot is fairly large and turns over quickly, so even on weekends it wasn’t hard to find a spot. There’s no parking fee and no admission fee. 

There’s only a restroom at the entrance, so be sure to use it before you start. There are no restrooms along the trail.

Route & time guide

From the parking lot, the beginning goes briefly along asphalt and a ranch road. 

Since horses are pastured in this section, don’t touch the fences, and just step around any “traces” left along the path. 

Once you enter the forest, a gentle dirt trail continues. The signage is good, so it’s not difficult even for first-timers. 

After the first rest stop, the slope gradually increases, alternating between wooden steps and dirt trail. 

After the second rest stop, when the sky suddenly opens up, the ridge section begins! From here you follow the silver grass path to the deck observatory, walking into the wind. 

It took me about 1 hour 30 minutes round trip, and if you take it slow and stop for photos, 1 hour 50 minutes is plenty. 

The day after rain, the dirt trail can be slippery, so hiking shoes are the safer choice.

Difficulty & tips

The difficulty feels somewhere between beginner and intermediate. The uphill sections aren’t very long, but they’re steady, so you’ll get a bit out of breath. 

Even beginners can finish if they pace themselves, and for kids, I recommend elementary school lower grades and up. 

The summit deck can be very windy, so bringing a light windbreaker makes a big difference in how cold it feels. 

In summer, a hat and water are essential; in spring and fall, a light outer layer is nice to have.

Seasonal scenery · Photo spots

In autumn, the silver grass turns golden and the ridge becomes truly spectacular. 

Around sunset, the sound of the wind and the texture of the light come through in photos exactly as you feel them. 

In winter, the air is so clear that the view opens wide, and you’ll understand why it’s considered a top sunset spot. 

In spring, fresh light-green buds come up and the forest path turns fragrant. 

For photo spots, three places were especially great: the silver grass “tunnel” along the ridge, the panoramic view to the right of the deck observatory, and the forest-path “frame” on the way down.

Safety · Packing checklist

When the ground is wet, shoes with grippy soles are best, and trekking poles help keep your knees comfortable. 

About 500–700ml of water was enough, and bringing an energy bar made it reassuring. 

In seasons when insects are active, avoid strong perfumes/sprays, and wearing a light-colored top is safer. 

Please take all trash back with you, and for drones, check the allowed zones and whether permission is required. 

If you hike for sunset, a flashlight is a must—the forest path gets dark sooner than you’d expect.

Many people pair it with Saebyeol Oreum for a full-day course, but I was more than satisfied taking Nokkomi slowly on its own. 

If you want to avoid crowds, I recommend weekday mornings or early weekend mornings.

It was a day that started with forest scents and ended with the sound of the wind. 

I hope this helps as a small guide for your first visit—and next time, I’m planning to go back up to catch it right at sunset.