The Best Trails in Seoul (South Korea)

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  • Gwanaksan

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    near Pangbaei-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    6.87mi
    Elevation +
    2047f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofGwanaksan Photo ofGwanaksan Photo ofGwanaksan

    This was a hike from Sadang station to Gwanaksan returning by way of Seoul National University. It took about 3.5 hours at a moderate to fast pace. I was hiking alone, so I did not stop much except to get a quick picture...

  • Seoul, South Korea - Namsan Park and North Seoul Tower

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    near Ch’ŏngp’ail-tong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    5.30mi
    Elevation +
    1483f
    TrailRank
    61
    Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Namsan Park and North Seoul Tower Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Namsan Park and North Seoul Tower Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Namsan Park and North Seoul Tower

    Starting from Seoul Train Station, the track climbs Namsan via the footpath/stairs on its west side. The route follows a portion of the restored Seoul City Wall. It passes the "Namsan Baekbeom Plaza", the "Patriot An Jun...

  • Seoul, South Korea - Traditional Markets and Food Streets

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    near Chungnim-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    8.09mi
    Elevation +
    2723f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Traditional Markets and Food Streets Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Traditional Markets and Food Streets Photo ofSeoul, South Korea - Traditional Markets and Food Streets

    Track distance includes a subway segment. We started this walk from an Air-B&B, appropriately 5-minutes to the west of Seoul Station. The track proceeds through the main lobby of Seoul Railway Station, then to the East ...

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  • KOR-Seoul-Bukhansan Ui-Baegundae Peak-Daedongmun

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    near Ui-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    yannick.forner
    Distance
    7.73mi
    Elevation +
    2822f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofKOR-Seoul-Bukhansan Ui-Baegundae Peak-Daedongmun Photo ofKOR-Seoul-Bukhansan Ui-Baegundae Peak-Daedongmun Photo ofKOR-Seoul-Bukhansan Ui-Baegundae Peak-Daedongmun

    Start from hotel Shilla Stay Guru Digital Complex subway station , to Sookmyung women university station line 1 , then take light train to terminus Bukhansan Ui station, exit 2 and turn left to Main Street going to Bukha...

  • Bukhansan Bibong Hike

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    near Pulgwangi-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.94mi
    Elevation +
    1860f
    TrailRank
    53| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBukhansan Bibong Hike Photo ofBukhansan Bibong Hike Photo ofBukhansan Bibong Hike

    This hike starts at the Dokbawi Subway station om line 6 in Bulgwang-dong and ends at the 7212/7730 bus stop in Gugi-dong. Even though the hike is only just under 5 miles, I rated it moderate because it is steep and invo...

    A beautiful hike indeed. Be aware when doing this hike in the winter, ice and snow can make part of the path slippery an...
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  • Deoksugung (Gyeongungung) Palace, Seoul, South Korea

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    near Seoul, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    Distance
    0.98mi
    Elevation +
    13f
    TrailRank
    46
    Photo ofDeoksugung (Gyeongungung) Palace, Seoul, South Korea Photo ofDeoksugung (Gyeongungung) Palace, Seoul, South Korea Photo ofDeoksugung (Gyeongungung) Palace, Seoul, South Korea

    From on-site description posters: On this site were residential buildings of descendants of the royal family, including Prince Wolsan (1454-1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469-1494), and high-ranking offici...

  • Hwagyesa Iljumun to Jeongneung

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    near Pŏnil-tong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.54mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofHwagyesa Iljumun to Jeongneung Photo ofHwagyesa Iljumun to Jeongneung Photo ofHwagyesa Iljumun to Jeongneung

    The is a relatively easy hike starting at the Suyu subway station (line 4) going into Bukhansan National Park. The trail head is 1.4 miles from the subway exit 5. You can also take the buses 151, 410, 1165, or 02. You en...

  • Seoul, South Korea, Changdeokgung Palace and Insadong

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    near Insadong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofSeoul, South Korea, Changdeokgung Palace and Insadong Photo ofSeoul, South Korea, Changdeokgung Palace and Insadong Photo ofSeoul, South Korea, Changdeokgung Palace and Insadong

    Starting at Anguk Subway Station (Orange Line), the track goes East to the Changdeokgung Palace and Gardens (Admission Fees). This is a secondary Palace of the Joseon Dynasty, first built in 1405 and rebuilt after in 161...

  • Jeongneung national parc

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    near Chŏngnŭngsa-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    frankfhtedh
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    1670f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofJeongneung national parc Photo ofJeongneung national parc Photo ofJeongneung national parc

    Jeongneung national parc Take from metro station Gireum the bus 110B to get to the start. And back you take 110A to return to the metro station again. This circle route has on the right 95% nature underground with ston...

  • Bugaksan summit to Songbeuk-gu.

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    near Puam-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Svend Olling
    with Duygu Toker
    Distance
    3.59mi
    Elevation +
    1047f
    TrailRank
    42
    Photo ofBugaksan summit to Songbeuk-gu. Photo ofBugaksan summit to Songbeuk-gu. Photo ofBugaksan summit to Songbeuk-gu.

    Very lovely trail to the summit of Bugaksan mountain along the medieval wall to Bugak Palgakjeong Pavillion which is a good place for lunch or coffee. Then back to our home in Songbeuk-gu. Lots of stairs, especially in t...

  • Bukhansan park hike

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    near Chŏngnŭng-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    alexgeorg
    Distance
    6.64mi
    Elevation +
    1988f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofBukhansan park hike Photo ofBukhansan park hike Photo ofBukhansan park hike

    Nice hike in Bukhansan National Park. You can get there by subway, take off at Bukhansan Bogungmun station. You can take a bus, but the entrance is just in 10 min walk along the stream. There are plenty of trails for di...

  • SMR City Loop Hike KCB -광화문

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    near Ch’ŏngnyangnii-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    11.24mi
    Elevation +
    315f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofSMR City Loop Hike KCB -광화문 Photo ofSMR City Loop Hike KCB -광화문 Photo ofSMR City Loop Hike KCB -광화문

    City Loop Walk from KAIST College of Business to 청량리 - 동대문- 광화문 - 대학로/혜화 - 고려대 Medical Center and back to KCB.

  • Along the Cheong Gye Cheon stream

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    near Seoul, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Svend Olling
    with Duygu Toker
    Distance
    6.45mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofAlong the Cheong Gye Cheon stream Photo ofAlong the Cheong Gye Cheon stream Photo ofAlong the Cheong Gye Cheon stream

    This easy and flat walk takes you along the ancient Cheong Gye Cheon stream in central Seoul and down to the Han River. A park and path was built along the entire route in 2005. Before then it was apparently in a horribl...

  • 도봉산역 to 북한산구이역 (신선대 정상) with G.A.S.

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    near Seowonanmal, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    2749f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo of도봉산역 to 북한산구이역 (신선대 정상) with G.A.S. Photo of도봉산역 to 북한산구이역 (신선대 정상) with G.A.S. Photo of도봉산역 to 북한산구이역 (신선대 정상) with G.A.S.

    Going in this direction on the trail to ShinSunHanDae Peak begins with a steep hike up over a rocky trail of boulders with steps built into the rocks at some points. Steep climb. Many sets of steep stairs. The trail has...

  • SMR 서울 바이오허브 - 서울역 Loop

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    near Hoegi-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    27.32mi
    Elevation +
    866f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofSMR 서울 바이오허브 - 서울역 Loop Photo ofSMR 서울 바이오허브 - 서울역 Loop Photo ofSMR 서울 바이오허브 - 서울역 Loop

    Some of this is on the bike path along the streams and along the Han River. And some of this winds through the city between 용산역 - 서울역 - 광화문 and finally straight down to 청량리역 and then back to the Seoul Bio Hub.

  • 상계역 to 장암역, Hiking 수락산 with G.A.S.

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    near Sanggyeo-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    7.48mi
    Elevation +
    3081f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo of상계역 to 장암역, Hiking 수락산 with G.A.S. Photo of상계역 to 장암역, Hiking 수락산 with G.A.S. Photo of상계역 to 장암역, Hiking 수락산 with G.A.S.

    Good winter snowy hike up two peaks. The main peak on this trail is SuRak Mountain (507 meters). Great slippery icy hike. Safety first! Steep on both the beginning and the finish. Steeper and rocky trail down at the end...

  • with G.A.S. 북한산 우이역 to 회룡역

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    near Ui-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    7.62mi
    Elevation +
    3350f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofwith G.A.S. 북한산 우이역 to 회룡역 Photo ofwith G.A.S. 북한산 우이역 to 회룡역 Photo ofwith G.A.S. 북한산 우이역 to 회룡역

    도봉산에 등산이에요. Over DoBong Mountain. From BukHan Mountain Oo-ee Station To Hoe Ryong Station. Great magnificent boulders! Many rocks, big and small, along the trail and across the mountain ridgeline. Beautiful vistas. ...

  • KAIST Business School Stream Circuit

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    near Ch’ŏngnyangnii-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    9.33mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofKAIST Business School Stream Circuit Photo ofKAIST Business School Stream Circuit Photo ofKAIST Business School Stream Circuit

    This circuit follows the nearby tertiary and secondary streams (of the Han River). Mostly flat and paved surfaces with stops for rest and exercise.

  • 불광역 to 북한산우이역

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    near Taejo-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    9.55mi
    Elevation +
    4032f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of불광역 to 북한산우이역 Photo of불광역 to 북한산우이역 Photo of불광역 to 북한산우이역

    북한산 백두산 Start at Bul-Gwang Station. Finish at Buk Han San Woo Ee Station Steep at the beginning, steep in the middle, and steep at the end. Many beautiful peaks along the way. Iron railings very helpful for safe hiki...

  • Dobongsan SuperMax 2

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    near Seowonanmal, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    Semire
    Distance
    5.51mi
    Elevation +
    2287f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDobongsan SuperMax 2 Photo ofDobongsan SuperMax 2 Photo ofDobongsan SuperMax 2

    Begins with a lot of rocky trail on the way up. Before coming down, a technically challenging part of the trail offers cables for protection and something to grab onto.

  • Gwanaksan 2

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    near Daehak-dong, Seoul (South Korea)
    Author
    oceans2001
    Distance
    4.36mi
    Elevation +
    1549f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofGwanaksan 2 Photo ofGwanaksan 2 Photo ofGwanaksan 2

    This is similar to my other Gwanaksan post, but goes in the other direction and has some minor trail differences. From subway line two, get off at the Seoul National University Station and use exit 3. Straight ahead wil...

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