General Public

Gently sloping area

It takes half to one day.

Light backpacking (water and small amount of food)

Flat hiking trails. Relatively even slopes with comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. Accessible for handicapped assistive devices or baby strollers.

General Public

In recreational areas, close to settlements or about 1,000 meters above sea level.

It takes half to one day.

Light backpacking (water and small amount of food)

An open hiking trail with easy access. Relatively even slopes with comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. It takes half a day or less than one day to complete.

Those who have better physical energy

In recreational areas, close to settlements or between 1,000~2,000 meters above sea level.

It can be done within one day.

Light backpacking (water and proper amount of food)

An open hiking trail with easy access. Somewhat steep slope with some difficult sections, but has comprehensive facilities and smooth road surface. It takes less than one day to complete.

Beginner mountain climber with good physical energy and map literacy.

Remote areas or between 2,000 to 3,000 meters above sea level

It takes one or more days.

Overnight preparation required. (e.g. drinking water, food, map, warm clothing, first-aid medicine, etc.) Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control.

A hiking trail locates at remote area or with part of the route is in area which requires entrance permission. Application in advance is required. Part of the route is in relatively bad condition with steeper slopes, but basic facilities are provided. It takes one day or between one to three days to complete.

Open to those who have good physical strength, map reading skills, and wild survival skills.

Remote areas, wilderness, or between 2,000 to 3,000 meters above sea level

Overnight preparation required.

Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.) Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control.

A hiking trail locates at remote area or with part of the route is in area which requires entrance permission. It’s located in high-altitude areas (higher than 3000 meters above sea level). The trail is relatively primitive, with steeper slopes and unstable weather conditions. Part of the route may be dangerous or difficult for climbers. It takes two to three days to complete. Lead from professionals is recommended.

Open to well-trained mountain climbers.

Remote areas, wilderness, or more than 3,000 meters above sea level

It takes up to three days.

Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.) Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control.

A hiking trail locates at area with inconvenient traffic, and mostly with routes in area which requires entrance permission. It’s located in high-altitude areas (higher than 3000 meters above sea level). The trail is located at primitive area, with bad condition, steeper slopes, and unstable weather conditions. Many parts of the route may be dangerous or difficult for climbers. It takes three or more days to complete. Lead from professionals is recommended.

Open to well-trained mountain climbers.

Remote areas, wilderness, or more than 3,000 meters above sea level

It takes up to three days.

Comprehensive Mountaineering Gear Required. (e.g. food, drinking water, cooking utensils, map, warm clothing, flashlight, sleeping bag, tent, etc.) Application for entrance permission in advance is required if there is access control.

1.      Level 3, 4 or 5 trails when snow or ice accumulating 2.      Informal trails, without clear subgrades or paths, belong to special routes such as original mountain trails, ancient trail relics, prospecting, or technical climbing.