Introduction: The rail bike in Jeongseon is a new type of leisure sport that combines biking along a railway and scenic views. Rail bikes are commonly found in the mountainous regions of Europe. The sport makes use of an abandoned railway track that runs from Jeong
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Information: Information Introduction The rail bike in Jeongseon is a new type of leisure sport that combines biking along a railway and scenic views Rail bikes are commonly found in the mountainous regions of Europe The sport makes use of an abandoned railway track that runs from Jeongseon's Auraji to Gujeol-ri The total track is 7 2 kilometers long and is a continuous descent that is easy to ride along clean valley waters and crimson red foliage There are 2-person (110 kilograms) and 4-person rail bikes (138 kilograms) Despite its large size, a rail bike runs quite smoothly so it is sufficient for one person to pedal a 4-person rail bike at speeds of 10 to 30 kilometers per hour At the boarding area in Gujeol-ri Station, there is a café named ‘A Grasshopper’s Dream ’ Housed in a train, the café is the shape of a grasshopper The rail bike starts in Gujeol-ri station and ends in Auraji Station Ride at a slow speed of 15kph to enjoy the surrounding scenery On the way back, you will return to Gujeol-ri on a free train for a comfortable ride with a view Inquiries: +82-33-563-6050 (Korean) / +82-2-1330 (English, Japanese, Chinese) Operating: Hours * Summer (Mar-Oct) 08:40, 10:30, 13:00, 14:50, 16:40 (5 times a day) * Winter(Nov-Dec) 08:40, 10:30, 13:00, 14:50 (4 times a day) Rental Fees [2-seater bike]Individual 25,000 won / Group 22,500 won[4-seater bike]Individual 35,000 won / Group 31,500 won* 10% discount offered for groups of 10 people and more for both bikes * For groups, reservation is required (Call +82-33-563-8787) * Reserved tickets can be picked up from the ticket counter with identification * Passengers must arrive on the boarding point at Gujeol-ri Station 20 min before the bike's schedule Reservation: s Call to make a reservation at +82-33-563-8787 orVisit the website: click here to book online (Korean only)※ Group reservations not available for July & August
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