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Seoul Trail Route 17: Bukhansan Mountain (Eunpyeong)

A medium route from Gupabal Station along the slopes of Bukhansan, past the Sky Observatory, to Bukhansan Eco Park. Its theme is “a path that touches the sky”; the slopes are not steep, but some stretches can be a little demanding (official information).

Difficulty · Official Seoul Trail rating

Medium

Official Seoul Trail rating: level 2 of 3

Rating systems differ between pages. An official grade follows the operator’s own scale, so an “easy” route can still take over three hours. Compare routes by walking time and distance as well. Getting to and from stations is described separately in each route.

1. Bukhansan Mountain (Eunpyeong) route

From Gupabal Station to Bukhansan Eco Park: 5.9 km past 8 stops.

Difficulty
Medium
Walking time
About 2 hr 45 min
Distance
5.9 km
Area
Eunpyeong-gu
Official route page (Korean) ↗

Official Seoul Trail information · from the start of the route to its end

Route order

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  1. 1Gupabal Station

    구파발역

    Start
  2. 2Gupabalcheon Stream

    구파발천

  3. 3Savina Museum

    사비나미술관

  4. 4Seollimsa Temple

    선림사

  5. 5Bukhansan Sky Observatory

    북한산 하늘전망대

  6. 6Jeongjinsa Temple

    정진사

  7. 7Bulgwangsa Temple

    불광사

  8. 8Bukhansan Eco Park

    북한산생태공원

    Finish

Getting to the start

The official starting point is Gupabal Station (Line 3) Exit 2. Use the map on the official route page to find the way from the exit to the trail.

NAVER Map ↗

Getting back

The route ends at Bukhansan Eco Park. The official finishing station is Bulgwang Station (Line 3 & Line 6) Exit 2. Route 18 (Bukhansan Mountain (Jongno)) continues from this station.

Good to know

  • Stamp boxes: the Aengbongsan entrance and Bukhansan Eco Park. They are outdoors and the ink can dry out, so bring your own ink pad (official advice).
  • As a medium route it includes mountain paths. Wear shoes with good grip and carry water (KoreaClear advice).
  • From Seollimsa Temple the route shares the path of Bukhansan Dulle-gil Section 8, Gureumjeongwon-gil (official information).
  • From the Bukhansan Sky Observatory and the skywalk, which feels like walking above the treetops, you can take in views of Bukhansan.

About the Seoul Trail

  • The Seoul Trail is a walking trail around Seoul: 21 routes, 156.5 km in total.
  • Parts of a route are sometimes detoured for events or construction. Check the official notices before you go.
  • Stamp books are handed out at Seoul Trail Information Centers and a few other places. They may run out, so call ahead (official advice).
  • Enquiries: Seoul Trail Information Center, +82-2-779-7902 to 7904
Seoul Trail notices (detours, Korean) ↗