Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a path between nodes in a mobile communication system are provided. The method of a node for managing the path between the nodes includes transmitting/receiving a call setup message including information about a higher node for a call to/from a different node, storing the information about the higher node for the call and information of the different node by associating the two pieces of information with the call, sensing an abnormal operation of a path to a specific node, searching for a call stored in association with the specific node whose abnormal operation is sensed, and deleting information related to the call.