A bike/eco-train tour to the DMZ is being held on November 4 as part of this year’s ‘Tour de DMZ’ hosted by Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization.
Recently, the northern part of Gyeonggi Province – including Pyeonghwa-Nuri Trail of Yeoncheon County – has been gaining attention as a new destination for bike tours among many cycling clubs and individuals. Due to this increasing popularity, the region, which offers an abundance of scenic natural views, was selected for the tour event.
Participants are divided into train-user groups and on-site participant groups. The train-user groups take trains equipped with bike racks from Suwon Station, Yeongdeungpo Station, and Cheongnyangni Station to Yeoncheon Station; the on-site participant groups gather at Yeoncheon Public Stadium, which is the starting point for those using other transportation means. After arrival, the participants can cycle along either beginner or intermediate (road / MTB) courses.

Beginner Course

An 18-km course starting from Yeoncheon Public Stadium near Yeoncheon Station and leading to Godaesan Mountain along Chatancheon Bike Road via Waterside Park and Sintan-ri Station. Participants can have lunch by the mountain and then return to Sintan-ri Station to take trains returning to Yeoncheon Station and have some free time for sightseeing.

Intermediate Course

After finishing the 18-km beginner course and having lunch, the participants return to the starting point following the road course or MTB course according to their bicycle types. The road course consists of a 45-km course from Daegwang-ri Station to Yeoncheon Station via Mulbawi Recreation Area and Dongmak Valley. The MTB course is a 50-km course along a temporary road around Bogaesan Mountain, connecting Daegwang-ri, Naesan-ri, Dongmak Valley, and Yeoncheon Station.

The participation fee is KRW 50,000 (per person) including train fare. On-site participants who do not use trains only need to pay KRW 30,000. Lunch is provided by the Women’s Association in Sinseo-myeon of Yeoncheon County as part of participation by local residents.

A bicycle satchel (equivalent to KRW 25,000) is offered as a souvenir to all participants, and bicycle supplies are presented to the winners of a raffle held after lunch. You can apply online from September 19 to October 27 (240 people for train-user groups and 100 people for on-site participant groups on a first-come, first-served basis) via the website (www.tour08.co.kr).