In the Buk-Gu area north of Pohang, it’s possible to do some running along the waterfront. Just north of Odo 1-ri Beach, there’s a coastal road that stretches north for ~4 km. This road accesses several hotels & resorts in the area, as well as Sabang Memorial Park. It’s not a waterfront path per se. But it’s a fairly quiet road, as most of traffic uses the main Haean-ro Road. Some sections are pass through parking or commercial/fishing areas. There are pretty good views of the Sea of Japan most of the way.
Coastal Road. Google Street View
The road starts at the Villard Wave restaurant. Head north, following the road. There are a couple of sections along the main Haean-ro Road, which has a not great sidewalk. This side road peters out after about 4 km. At the ~1.6 km mark, a nice side trip is to take a jaunt around Sabang Memorial Park. This hilly park, opened in 2007, features ~1 km of trails through an open area, with some nice hilltop views.
In the Buk-Gu area north of Pohang, it’s possible to do some running along the waterfront. Just north of Odo 1-ri Beach, there’s a coastal road that stretches north for ~4 km. This road accesses several hotels & resorts in the area, as well as Sabang Memorial Park. It’s not a waterfront path per se. But it’s a fairly quiet road, as most of traffic uses the main Haean-ro Road. Some sections are pass through parking or commercial/fishing areas. There are pretty good views of the Sea of Japan most of the way.
Coastal Road. Google Street View
The road starts at the Villard Wave restaurant. Head north, following the road. There are a couple of sections along the main Haean-ro Road, which has a not great sidewalk. This side road peters out after about 4 km. At the ~1.6 km mark, a nice side trip is to take a jaunt around Sabang Memorial Park. This hilly park, opened in 2007, features ~1 km of trails through an open area, with some nice hilltop views.
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4 km (2.5 miles) one-way
43m (142 feet) one-way, headed north
Villard Wave restaurant or other point off the main road
One of three routes in Pohang showcasing its location on the Hyeongsan River & the Sea of Japan. This is a 6 km loop of Songdo, easily accessible from the center, mainly on waterfront roads and paths. Some nice water views & good add-on options.
Nice waterfront run on a wide sidewalk with great views of the Sea of Japan. Up to 6 km one-way from the Ferry Terminal north to Hwanho Sunrise Park, with additional paths there. Can combine w/Songdo & Hyeongsan River routes.
Many km of paved, dedicated paths along the Hyeongsan River. A loop between Pohang Stadium and just shy of Yugang Bridge is 9 km. Add with 3.5 km path through Hyeongsangang Park to where the river meets the Sea of Japan!
Completed in 2022, this paved, 6.6 km multi-use trail runs along a former rail line. Linear park route featuring separate pedestrian and cycle paths, seating areas, outdoor gym stations, and cultural features. Lit at night!
Centrally located Yeongildae Beach and Pohang Songdo Beach are runnable and can be part of our Songdo & Hyeongsan River routes. Just north of the city, Wolpo Beach stretches for 2 km and is runnable.
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Essentials
4 km (2.5 miles) one-way
43m (142 feet) one-way, headed north
Villard Wave restaurant or other point off the main road
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