75 – 100 km


Eden Valley
Take on the holy grail of climbs in the area: 5 kilometers at 13 percent to Eden Valley ski resort.
75.0 km ● 1.450 m ● Start/finish: Hopo Station


Samdong
Quiet, rolling provincial roads through lush forests make the Samdong area great for training and touring.
77.3 km ● 650 m ● Start/finish: Hopo Station


Busan – Ulsan
A more traffic free alternative for following the coast to Ulsan. After a few punchy hills you’ll reach the magnificent Taehwa River bike path.
79.8 km ● 650 m ● Start: Suyeong River ● Finish: Ulsan Bus Terminal


Sky Park
Don’t be deceived by the kilometer/elevation ratio: this ride up to the Ulsan Sky Park cemetery is a hard one, because of the almost 5 kilometer climb.
81.6 km ● 710 m ● Start/finish: Hopo Station


Miryang Dam
Enjoy the climb up to the iconic Miryang Dam from both sides.
85.3 km ● 1.580 m ● Start/finish: Hopo Station


Local Legends: Eric’s Choice – Ganjeolgot
Eric from Haeundae is a tour rider who has his own YouTube channel. Check out his interview and route choice.
87.4 km ● 790 m ● Start/finish: Olympic Park Haeundae

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Namchang Loop
Scenic roads by lakes, through forest and by the sea make this ride a great way to explore the South of Ulsan.
87.8 km ● 940 m ● Start/finish: Ilgwang Station


Gammul-ri
One of the most scenic rides around. This route takes you by Miryang Dam and the Gammul-ri rice terraces.
91.8 km ● 1.460 m ● Start/finish: Hopo Station


Busan – Gyeongju
A ride to ‘the Golden City’ passing through the quieter part of North Ulsan.
95.3 km ● 940 m ● Start: Suyeong River  Finish: Gyeongju Observatory


Local Legends: Daewon’s Choice – Naewonam
Daewon from Daeyeon-dong is cycling one day events and competitions since 2015. Check out his interview and favorite route.
96 km ● 1.126 m ● Start/finish: Haeundae Beach


Brisk Threesome
A loop via the Samnangjin bridge over three hills of medium length: this ride is a good mix of bike path, climbing and road.
96.5 km ● 930 m ● Start/finish: Deokpo Station 


Ganwoljae
Possibly the hardest climb around, on a rough cement road. The view on the top is extraordinary.
96.5 km ● 1.360 m ● Start/finish: Hopo Station


Sangdong Giants Loop
Going over the slightly harder Sineosan hill by the Lotte Giants training ground, this route is a spiced up variation of the Brisk Threesome route.
96.6 km ● 950 m ● Start/finish: Deokpo Station 


Ganjeolgot
A flattish ride along the East Coast over a few rolling hills to the cape where you can see the first sunrise of the Korean peninsula.
102 km ● 960 m ● Start/finish: Suyeong River