The Best Trails in Gyeonggi (South Korea)

Bukhansan NP baekundae peak return

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Shtantwan

Distance

5.14mi

Elevation +

2635f

TrailRank

28

Easy subway (to gupabul) then bus (704 from gupabul station) from Seoul. Walk starts easy then turns into a solid moderate. The final leg to the peak is up steep rock but cable handrails are there to help you pull yourse...

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청계산 Ridge to 양재 시민의 숲 With G.A.S.

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Semire

Distance

9.87mi

Elevation +

3015f

TrailRank

28

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Cheong-Kye Mountain Trail along ridgeline to Yang-Jae Citizen’s Forest 서울 대공원 (Seoul Grand Park) to 양재 시민의 숲 Good walking trail with a few steep climbs. Many stairs to control erosion.

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Hwaseong Fortress

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bmontgomery746

Distance

3.23mi

Elevation +

302f

TrailRank

27

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In the heart of Suwon, South Korea is the Hwaseong Fortress. On a cool spring day morning with the azalea's in full bloom, it was a wonderful moderately strenuous walk that I would recommend to anyone who is in the Suwon...

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JUGEUMSAN

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homtopia

Distance

5.87mi

Elevation +

2159f

TrailRank

27

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The 813-meter-long mountain of Jugeumsan Mountain in Gyeonggi-do, Korea has a beautiful forest path. The way up and down is peaceful and there is a valley nearby so it is good to rest.

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Bhukansan Info Center - Baegundae Peak - Daedongmun Gate

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juliuso

Distance

6.93mi

Elevation +

2910f

TrailRank

27

Take the MRT line 3 to Gupabal station and take the exit number 1. Go around the corner on your left and you'll find a big bus stop. Take bus number 34, 704 or 8774 a couple stops to the stop below Bhukansan Info Center....

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Seoul Trail - Section 1

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harpua007

Distance

11.19mi

Elevation +

3281f

TrailRank

26

Seoul Trail - Section 1. Suraksan to Bulamsan. Start at Dobongsan subway station. Finish at Hwarangdae subway station. Budget 1 hour for subway travel to the trail start and stops if staying in the city center.

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청계산, from 대공원 to 양재시민의숲

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Semire

Distance

9.35mi

Elevation +

3140f

TrailRank

26

CheongGye Mountain. Leisurely hike. Steep at the beginning. More gradual incline on the way down from peak to YangJae Citizen’s Forest (this is the more popular side of the mountain; people waiting in a LINE at the top ...

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KIS to Dongcheon

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tcuthbertson

Distance

5.23mi

Elevation +

709f

TrailRank

26

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After the first two hills, it is pretty much downhill for the rest of the trip. This route leads through Good Morning Hill to Woomi.

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Hwaksan(화악산)

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Wonho Shin

Distance

7.51mi

Elevation +

3973f

TrailRank

24

찬수형과 산행, 죽을 고비를 넘김 Distance 34.76 km Distance Calories Timing Pace Speed 8:26:45 Time 4:32:08 Moving Time 8:26:45 Elapsed Time 14:35 min/km Avg Pace 7:50 min/km Avg Moving Pace 0:43 min/km Best Pa...

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Bukhansanseong

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picom123@hotmail.com

Distance

9.33mi

Elevation +

4701f

TrailRank

23

Bukhansanseong Followed fortress of Mt. Bukhansan, which has 12.7km length along the peaks in this beautiful mountain.

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USAG Humphreys loop

Mountain Bike

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Michael M

Distance

12.41mi

Elevation +

466f

TrailRank

23

This is an easy levee trail that is accessibly all year. The map shows cutting across USAG Humphreys and will require a CAC to enter the base. The route is 55% dirt and 45% asphalt .

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Scenic Trail for Solo Traveler @ Yangsu

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kusecret

Distance

11.84mi

Elevation +

125f

TrailRank

23

The track is easy and flat. Easy to access restaurants whenever you few hungry. Highly recommend . You may need to share the road with cars in some parts but there is a bike lane completely dedicated for you!

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Bundang-Air194-Bundang

Road Bike

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Juzu

Distance

9.52mi

Elevation +

531f

TrailRank

23

Around 15km ride, with interesting cafe/art gallery Air194 by the road. And also passing one amusement park and one temple. A moderate climb.

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Chungi-gol - Dongducheon-si

Mountain Bike

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nijkest

Distance

2.00mi

Elevation +

331f

TrailRank

21

Short and not as much fun as I would have liked. Very technical downhill at the end. You can do this in reverse but you will be carrying your bike up, after that it would be nice to do in reverse but I'm not sure if it i...

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Saegol - Banggaro

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Auroraheals

Distance

2.60mi

Elevation +

843f

TrailRank

20

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Uyrung gil - A path opened to the public Recently. Originally it is made for the millitary transport during the Korean War.

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Mangwolsa to Dobongsan

Alpine Climbing

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slee26oct

Distance

6.80mi

Elevation +

4777f

TrailRank

19

An easy walk from Mangwolsa Station to Mangwolsa Temple, where the buddhists serve hikers with free noodle soup. Beware that it is extremely rude if you don't finish eating everything that has been offered. The hike t...

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Kalbawi

Alpine Climbing

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cyana

Distance

5.51mi

Elevation +

2779f

TrailRank

19

Mt. Bukhan. Kal-bawi to Baekun-Dae Course which is famous among mountain trekker. Very Scenic but dangerous in some spot. You have to Take Subway Line No. 3 and Take off at Bulkwang Station, Take Bus No.34 at the Seobu S...

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Mt. SURAK

Alpine Climbing

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KhanU2x15

Distance

1.96mi

Elevation +

1991f

TrailRank

19

Mt. SURAK_Train Rock Mt. Surak, where this Train Rock is located, was originally in the skirts of Mt. Geumgang. After hearing that Seonggye Lee was going to move the capital to Hangang, Mt Surak came here as it wanted t...

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Cheongyesan

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huifangb

Distance

7.83mi

Elevation +

2198f

TrailRank

19

Less popular trail, directional signs are not as clear as other hiking trails. View at top is breathtaking.

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Hidden Wall and Baegundae Peak

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Maquiberry

Distance

5.83mi

Elevation +

2743f

TrailRank

19

Great trail! Accidentally veered off the path in some places... quite challenging on those parts >_<

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Ride outside Seoul , South Korea

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net68

Distance

3.47mi

Elevation +

577f

TrailRank

19

A great ride in the outskirts of Seoul , Korea near an army base. The ride was 2 hrs but my gps froze.

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Bukhansan Fortress

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picom123@hotmail.com

Distance

10.01mi

Elevation +

3323f

TrailRank

19

Hiking along the Fortress of Bukhansan mountain in Seoul, Korea. Great view of rocky mountain and historical places of old fortress.

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Sunguk to Ilsan

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Tcat70

Distance

18.73mi

Elevation +

758f

TrailRank

16

Mostly bike paths except for short passage in the beginning of the ride in Sungbuk area and at the end for about 5km to Costco Ilsan.

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Bukhansan NP — Korea 2014

Walking

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mikkifox

Distance

6.15mi

Elevation +

1568f

TrailRank

16

There is short piece of "Y-Trail" (Korean analog of via ferrata) which can be skipped by detour via forest trail.

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Seongbul Temple Route

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Justin Broos

Distance

1.00mi

Elevation +

322f

TrailRank

16

Temple Route diverges from peak hike and is slightly primitive. “Stairs” portion varies in run-rise and the climb back is steep. Much more natural feel to the hike. I suspect it’s not a high foot traffic hike.

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