A route rooted in poetry
Okcheon is the hometown of poet Jeong Ji-yong. Its Hyangsu ('Nostalgia') cycling route starts around his birthplace and follows the towns and scenery of the Geum River. The evocative name is part of the journey, but it is not a reliable way to measure the route.
50.6 km on the official map
The Okcheon county tourism website describes the Geum River Hyangsu 100-ri route as 50.6 km long, 'beginner' difficulty, with an estimated riding time of three hours and 30 minutes excluding breaks. The route passes around Jeong Ji-yong's birthplace, Janggye tourist area and sections of the Geum riverside before returning. These are published planning figures, not a guarantee of individual riding time or a fully separated cycleway.
Pause for the landscape
Literature fans may begin around the poet's birthplace; along the river, stop only in safe places to take in the scenery. Roads and surface conditions can differ from section to section, including traffic crossings. Bring suitable safety gear, water and a realistic turnaround plan.
Check before riding
The county site provides maps and a downloadable PDF. The listed reference point is 56 Hyangsu-gil, Okcheon-eup, at Jeong Ji-yong's birthplace; it is not one address for the entire 50.6 km route. Live closures, detours and bicycle rentals for November 2026 were not confirmed.