Table 4. Final evaluation indicators derived from the delphi survey.

	Indicators	Mean	CVR	Compare
Location & Topographic Factors	1. Areas easily accessible by foot or public transportation	6.33	0.933
	2. Forests near residential areas	6.23	1.000
	3. Areas with high potential user population	6.07	0.933
	4. Areas safe from disasters, calamities, etc.	6.63	1.000
	5. Areas with easy emergency response access	6.30	0.867
	6. Areas with easily obtainable landowner consent	5.32	0.600	exception
	7. Areas with low likelihood of civil complaints	5.40	0.400	exception
	8. Areas with available electrical and communication infrastructure	5.73	0.800
	9. Areas with potential connections to nearby forest trails and healing forests	5.80	0.667
	10. Well-drained area	6.07	0.867
	11. Areas with varied terrain (e.g., plains, ridges)	5.43	0.667	exception
	12. Areas composed of natural soil	5.67	0.733	exception
	13. Areas where existing forest trail can be used to the fullest extent possible	5.90	0.800
	14. Areas with strong linkage to nearby communities (e.g., restaurants, lodges, public transport)	5.23	0.467	exception
Ecological & Environmental Factors	15. Dense forests of medium and large trees	5.47	0.667	exception
	16. A forest rich in biodiversity	5.60	0.667	exception
	17. Mixed-species forest area	5.43	0.667	exception
	18. A stable forest with diverse flora and fauna	5.40	0.667	exception
	19. Areas with balanced shade and sunlight	6.10	0.933
	20. Well-managed forests with ecological balance	5.63	0.667	exception
	21. Areas with minimal harmful plants or animals	5.93	0.867
Healing & Landscape Factors	22. Areas rich in healing resources that stimulate all five senses	5.97	0.733
	23. An area with forest stands that visibly reflect seasonal changes	5.83	0.867
	24. Areas where forest healing resources can be expanded to amplify healing effects	5.50	0.533	exception
	25. Low-noise area	5.57	0.667	exception
	26. Well-ventilated area	5.57	0.600	exception
	27. Areas with diverse natural landscapes	5.60	0.667	exception
	28. An area with beautiful natural scenery	5.70	0.867	exception
	29. Forests with open interiors and enclosed perimeters	5.13	0.400	exception
	30. Areas with existing or potential scenic viewpoints	5.07	0.333	exception
	31. A forest trail that encourages patience and mindfulness	5.53	0.533	exception
	32. Areas where water resources (e.g., footbaths) can be utilized for healing	5.60	0.667	exception
Route Construction Factors	33. A trail of appropriate length for barefoot walking	6.17	0.867
	34. A variety of barefoot walking courses (short and long distance)	6.10	0.933
	35. Constructed with a gentle longitudinal slope	5.83	0.867
	36. Constructed with a gentle cross slope	5.87	0.867
	37. Designed with varying difficulty levels to match barefoot walking purposes	5.43	0.533	exception
	38. Designed as a circular route following contour lines	5.77	0.667
	39. Constructed wide enough to allow for two-way walking	5.73	0.733
	40. Rest areas placed at appropriate intervals along the trail	5.90	0.867
Facility Factors	41. Escape routes created at appropriate intervals along the trail	5.77	0.733
	42. Rest and evacuation facilities built at observatories and viewpoints	5.67	0.600	exception
	43. Sufficient amenities and sanitation facilities installed	5.47	0.533	exception
	44. Minimize facilities unsuitable for barefoot walking	6.23	0.867
	45. Install washbasins, footbaths, air blowers, lockers, toilets, and parking lots at the main entrance and exit	5.90	0.733
	46. Installation of both longitudinal and transverse drainage systems	6.00	0.933
	47. Install signboards with a unified design	5.80	0.733
	48. Provide spaces and facilities for forest healing programs	4.90	0.200	exception
	49. Create suitable areas for gatherings and group activities	5.03	0.267	exception
	50. Install various types of informational signage	5.37	0.533	exception