Preface to the Revised Edition: A Seoul Trail Where Relaxation and Cultural Experiences Coexist
Preface to the First Edition: Are you ready for a trip around Seoul, a great walking trail in all four seasons?
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How to use this book
Tips for Walking Tours
INDEX

PART 01 Seoul Trail Course 21

Course 1: The five oak brothers of Suraksan Mountain are adjacent to each other on the forest path (Dobongsan Station → Danggogae Park fork)
Course 2: Deokneung Pass: An Ecological Trail Connecting the City and Nature (Danggogae Park Intersection → Sanggye-dong Azalea Garden)
Course 3: A cozy pine forest path embracing the sky at Bul-am Mountain (Sanggye-dong Azalea Garden → Hwarangdae Station)
Course 4: Mangwoo and Yongmasan: A trail connecting the city and nature (Hwarangdae Station → Kaltak Pass Rest Area)
Course 5: Achasan Mountain: A Path Connecting People and History (Kaltak Pass Rest Area → Gwangnaru Station)
Course 6: A historical path along the Han River in Godeoksan (Gwangnaru Station → Myeongil Neighborhood Park)
Course 7: Iljasan, a world-renowned, beautiful, and walkable trail (Myeongil Neighborhood Park → Ogeum 1 Bridge)
Course 8: Jangji·Tancheon Natural Ecology Restored Urban River Trail (Ogeum 1st Bridge → Suseo Station)
Course 9: Daemo·Guryongsan Wildflower-Fragranced Forest Trail (Suseo Station → Maeheon Citizen's Forest)
Course 10: Umyeonsan Flower Road and Forest Path, a great walking path in all four seasons (Maeheon Citizen's Forest → Sadang Station)
Course 11: Gwanaksan Pine Forest Trail: Where Folk Beliefs and Buddhism Meet (Sadang Station → Gwanaksan Station)
Course 12: Hoamsan Mountain: A Rocky Mountain Trail Where the Spirit of the Tiger Lives and Breathes (Gwanaksan Station → Seoksu Station)
Course 13: A pleasant walking trail along the upper reaches of Anyangcheon (Seoksu Station → Guil Station)
Course 14: A path in harmony with the lower reaches of Anyangcheon and nature (Guil Station → Gayang Station)
Course 15: Sunset · Sky Park Restored Nanjido Park Trail (Gayang Station → Jeungsan Station)
Course 16: Bongsan and Aengbongsan: A beautiful sunset path (Jeungsan Station → Gupabal Station)
Course 17: Bukhansan Eunpyeong Cloud Garden Trail, Touching the Sky (Gupabal Station → Bukhansan Ecological Park)
Course 18: Bukhansan Jongro, over Bukhansan to Pyeongchang Village (Bukhansan Ecological Park → Hyeongjebong entrance)
Course 19: A quiet forest path in Bukhansan Seongbuk, a place to immerse yourself in contemplation (Hyeongjebong Peak entrance → Hwagyesa Temple entrance)
Course 20: A Pilgrimage Trail Tracing the History of Bukhansan Gangbuk (Hwagyesa Temple Entrance → Bukhansan Ui Station)
Course 21: Bukhansan Dobong: A trail with traces of history (Bukhansan Ui Station → Dobongsan Station)

PART 02 Hanyang Fortress Road

Inwangsan Course 1: Seoul's history and panoramic views at a glance (Dongnimmun Station → Gyeongbokgung Station)
Inwangsan Course 2: Giant rock formations and magnificent mountain scenery (Gyeongbokgung Station → Yun Dong-ju Literature Museum)
Bukaksan Mountain Course 1: The best hiking course within Hanyangdoseong, Bukaksan Fortress Trail (Changuimun Gate → Board of Audit and Inspection)
Bukaksan Mountain Course 2: Along Waryong Park, where a long dragon lies down (Sungkyunkwan University back gate → Hyehwamun)
Naksan Course 1: Seoul's Montmartre, the main setting for "Kedeheon" (Hansung University Station → Hyehwa Station)
Exploring the alleys of Ihwa Mural Village along the Naksan 2nd Course Fortress Trail (Hyehwa Station → Dongdaemun Station)
Dongdaemun Fortress Course: Following the traces of the old fortress wall (Dongdaemun Station → Dongdaemun Station)
In search of the old fortress walls of Namsan Course 1, Namsan Sunseong-gil (returning to the starting point at Dongdaemun Station)
Namsan Course 2: Healing Trekking from Namsangol Valley to N Seoul Tower (Chungmuro ​​Station → Dongguk University Station)
Namsan Course 3: Climb to the top of Namsan and head to the foot of Namsan Fortress (Seoul Station → Hoehyeon Station)

PART 03 Seoul City Wall Pilgrimage Route

Modern Culture Course 1: A Time Travel Through 100 Years of Modern Culture in Seoul's Downtown (Seoul Station → City Hall Station)
A Must-Visit Traditional Market - Korea's Representative Local Market (Namdaemun Market)
Modern Culture Course 2: Breathing the Breath of a Nation, One Step at a Time (Seodaemun Station → Dongnimmun Station)
A must-visit traditional market - From the old Okbaraji Market to the representative market of Dongnimmun (Dongnimmun Yeongcheon Market)
Bukchon Pilgrimage Route: A Space That Serves as the Background for K-Culture (Returning to the Origin at Anguk Station)
Must-Visit Local Places - Experience K-Culture in Korea's Cultural Capital (Insa-dong and Ikseon-dong Alleys)
Seochon Pilgrimage Route: Slowly, like the Han River, through the Hanoks and alleyways (returning to the starting point at Gyeongbokgung Station)
Must-Visit Traditional Markets - Jeokseongol, Tongin Market, Sejong Village Food Culture Street (A Tour of Seochon's Alleys and Markets)
Bukjeong Village Pilgrimage Route: Cultural Tour of Seongbuk-dong Below the Bukak Fortress Wall of Hanyangdoseong (Hansung University Station → Bukjeong Village)
Must-Visit Local Places - Seoul's Charming Hanyangdoseong (369 Villages Beneath the Naksan Fortress Wall)
Palace Course: A Walk Through 500 Years of Joseon Dynasty Palaces (Gwanghwamun Station → Hyehwa Station)
A Must-Visit Traditional Market - Satisfying All Five Senses, K-Food, Korean Taste and Story, 120 Years of the National Market (Gwangjang Market)
Cheonggyecheon 1 Course: Following the water of Hanyangdoseong that runs through Seoul (Gwanghwamun Station → Dongdaemun Station)
A must-visit traditional market: Dongmyo Market, Seoul's representative flea market, boasting everything from the world's best stores to the world's most popular flea markets.
Life and culture flow along Cheonggyecheon Stream Course 2 (Dongdaemun Station → Yongdu Station)
Must-Visit Traditional Markets - A Story of Old Shops and Hip Restaurants in the Back Alleys of Chungmuro ​​(From Inhyeon Market to Hipjiro)

PART 04 Waterfront Roads Near Seoul

Cheonggyecheon Stream, a stream with clear water (Cheonggye Square → Salgot Bridge)
A riverside picnic path with mist rising from the water at Dumulmeori Mullaegil (Ungilsan Station → Yangsu Station)
Ganghwa Interchange Route 1 Course, 256 poems left behind Ganghwa Interchange Route 1 Course, Deep Culture and History Trail (Ganghwa Intercity Bus Terminal → Gapgot Don-dae)
Ganghwa Interchange Route 9: A Time Travel Through Nature, Emotion, and Memories (Return to Wolseonpo Pier)
A beautiful columnar jointed path along the Hantangang River (Cheorwon History and Culture Park → Hantangang Galaxy Bridge)
Seohaerangil Course 91: A beautiful sunset path (Daebudo Tourist Information Center → Haesolgil Campground)
Welcome to the Shrimp Paste Vendor's Road! Is this your first time in Mapo? (Mapo Jongjeombi → World Cup Stadium)
Walking through the 53-course Gyeonggi Dulle-gil Siheung Ecological Treasure: Geumgol (Gwangokji Pond → Siheung Geumgol Ecological Park)
Gyeonggi Circular Road Gimpo Course 1: A beautiful road with golden fields and Deokpojin sunset (Daemyeong Port → Munsusanseong Fortress entrance)
Gyeonggi-do Circular Road Yeoju Course 34: A Golden Sand Road (Silleuksa Temple → Gangcheonbo)

PART 05 Forests and park paths near Seoul

Guro Olle Trail Forest Course: A forest path humming the song "Guro Arirang" (Gwangmyeong Intersection Station → Gyenam Neighborhood Park Entrance)
Namsan Mountain Fortress Trail: A Mountain Fortress Trail Where the Scent of History Lives and Breathes (Namhansanseong Rotary Return to the Origin)
Gyeonggi-do Pine Scent Blue Forest Forest Road: A Forest Path That Heals the Heart (Pine Scent Blue Forest Road Return to its Origin)
The first healing forest on the Gyeonggi Circular Road Course 25 (Saneum Natural Recreation Forest Recreation Center → Health Promotion Center)
Dongjak Chunghyo-gil, the route of King Jeongjo's procession, Noryangjin and Dongjakjin (Soongsil University entrance → Mapo Bridge)
Yangpyeong Mulsori-gil Course 1: Walking the Yangpyeong Olle Trail (Yangsu Station → Sinwon Station)
A park shaped by imagination, World Cup Park and Cultural Depot on the way to Jeungmisan (World Cup Stadium → Jeungmisan)
Gyeonggi Circular Trail Course 5: Simhaksan Forest Trail Facing the North and Jo River (Returning to the Origin at Ichae Intersection)
Hwaseong Fortress Trail, Suwon's Little Hanyang, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (Return to Paldalmun Gate)
The path of salted seafood vendors, beyond Manri-dong (Mapo Jongjeombi → City Hall Square Road)

Subdivided from 8 courses to 21 courses!
More substantial, more convenient, and new
Seoul Trail 2.0 Course 21
So you can plan your own personalized walking tour
Includes maps, time required, and difficulty levels at a glance

The revamped Seoul Trail 2.0! The Seoul Trail, a 157km route connecting Seoul's inner and outer mountains and the Hanyangdoseong Fortress, has been subdivided from eight courses into 21, reducing the average length of each course from 20km to 8km.
With the 10,000-step walking craze, the 21 routes recommended as family outings in Seoul, reaching beyond the 50-60 age group, each have a different theme, making them perfect for a day trip to Seoul.

The trails are divided into various sections, such as trails good for forest bathing, trails good for flower viewing, and trails good for experiencing history and culture, so you can choose a course and travel destination according to your situation.
Course 6, Godeoksan, is a historical trail that stretches along the Han River. Starting at Gwangnaru Station, you can walk across Gwangjin Bridge and view the Han River in the distance.
This walking course crosses Gwangjin Bridge and reaches the Amsadong Prehistoric Site, where you can see the sites of nine temples that existed when Silla occupied the Han River basin.
Course 9 Daemosan·Guryongsan is a course that connects Daemosan and Umyeonsan and is considered the best of the Seoul trails in Gangnam.
Pine trees are lush everywhere, so you can enjoy forest bathing, and wild flowers are lined up, so it's also great for flower viewing.
It is also famous for its view of all the mountains in Seoul at a glance.


Each course has an exciting story and attractions, so you can just open the book and embark on a walking tour at any time.
Walking tours don't require a lot of money or a lot of time.
All you need is a pair of sneakers and a book, and you're ready to go! "Seoul's Walking Trail: Always Great for Walking" is packed with information on total distance, duration, difficulty, key locations and travel times, public transportation, and more, allowing you to plan your own personalized walking trip.
With just this one book, you can walk around Seoul to your heart's content.

Enjoy cultural heritage and historical stories along the way!
Traditional markets and local places that add to the pleasure of travel
Waterside paths and forest paths near Seoul

In addition to the 21 courses of the Seoul Ring Road, it also includes the Hanyang Fortress Road connecting Seoul's inner mountains, the Hanyang City Pilgrimage Road, and the easily accessible waterside paths and forest paths near Seoul, all of which are introduced in one volume.

The Hanyang City Wall Trail is a circular course that circles the Hanyang City Wall, connecting Namsan, Naksan, Inwangsan, Bukaksan, and the four main gates. You can see the majestic fortress walls and the cultural heritage sites that remain throughout the area.
In particular, Naksan Course 1 is the setting for the Netflix animated series “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” which took the world by storm, and is constantly visited by foreign tourists.

The Hanyangdoseong downtown pilgrimage route is a course that tours the four main gates and four small gates centered around the Naesasan mountain range.
Walk through Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongno, and Bukchon, where the 500-year history of the Joseon Dynasty lives and breathes, and visit hidden cultural spaces and delicious restaurants in Seoul.


The forests and riverside paths near Seoul are great for exploring cultural heritage sites and taking a half-day break while walking through mountains, fields, rivers, hills, and tidal flats.
It is not far from Seoul, so it is easily accessible and has a unique local character, making it a great place to visit.


〈Seoul's Walking Trail: Always Great for Walking〉 introduces traditional markets and local places you can visit while walking the trail, adding to the enjoyment of your walking trip.
Additionally, each course offers plenty of things to see and eat.
You can have a fun half-day trip anytime with just this one book without having to look for anything else.