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Best trails in Bukhansan National Park

Best trails in Bukhansan National Park

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Bukhansan National Park is one of the more highly trafficked parks in South Korea. It has so many visitors a year due to its close vicinity to urban areas and its accessibility. This park is even listed in the Guinness World Records as the “Most Visited National Park per Unit Area!”

This park features two stunning mountains, Bukhansan in the south and Dobongsan in the north. Visitors can expect to see stunning views while trekking up to the peak of the mountains. Keep an eye out for gorges and peaks with clear flowing streams running through them. It's a sight to see! Bukhansan also has a variety of temples, monk cells, and historical sites such as Bukhansanseong Fortress which contains over 2,000 years of history!

Top trails

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#1 - Bukhansan Main Route
4.8(932)
•Hard
•4.7 mi
Bukhansan Main Route (북한산 메인 루트) Bukhansan Mountain is popular with tourists and locals for its spectacular views of the rock formations and city. The trailhead is accessible near Bukhansanseong Park Information Center (북한산성 탐방지원센터). At the beginning, you will pass by Daeseomun (대서문), Muryangsa Temple (무량사), and Bukhandong History Center (북한동 역사관). Until here, the paths are paved sidewalks like a perimeter path. Bukhandong History Center is also where you will find the last restroom. The...
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#2 - Bukhansan Ui - Insuam - Baegundae Peak
4.7(425)
•Hard
•5.3 mi
Bukhansan Ui - Insuam - Baegundae Peak (북한산 우이역 - 인수암 - 백운대) This trail can start from Bukhansan Ui Station (북한산우이역) and is one of the most popular trails for hikers due to its easy accessibility. Once you get to Bukhansan National Park Baegundae Visitor Center (백운대 탐방지원센터), the hike starts with stone stairs. This trail has many stairs and a rocky scrambling section near the top. When you get to Insuam Temple (인수암), you can see the majestic view of Insubong. From here to Baegundae Peak...
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#3 - Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance - Bukhansan Summit
4.7(279)
•Hard
•4.7 mi
Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance - Bukhansan Summit (북한산성입구 - 북한산 백운대 정상) This is one of the most popular and straightforward routes to reach the summit of Bukhansan Mountain, Baekundae Peak (백운대). The trailhead is at Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance (북한산성 탐방지원센터). On this trail, you will pass some gates of Bukhansanseong Fortress and temples. The trail mainly consists of stone and wooden steps and rocky paths. From the last gate, Baegunbong Ammun Gate (백운봉암문), to the top has some rocky...
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#4 - Dobongsan Mountain
4.7(373)
•Hard
•4.2 mi
Dobongsan Mountain (도봉산) The trail starts at the Dobongsan Visitor Center (도봉산 탐방 지원센터) and climbs to the summit of Dobongsan Mountain, Sinseondae (신선대). On the way up this trail, you will encounter two temples, Gwangnyunsa Temple (광륜사) and Cheonchuksa Temple (천축사). The trail is well-marked and has many stone and wooden steps up to Madangbawi Rock (마당바위). After this, there are steep, rocky sections with handrails. The last part of the climb to the summit is particularly steep and rocky, so...
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#5 - Baegunbongammun
4.8(185)
•Hard
•2.0 mi
•Est. 2h 1m
Baegunbongammun (백운봉암문) This trail starts from Bukhansan National Park Baegundae Visitor Center (북한산 백운대 탐방 지원센터) and goes all the way up to Baegunbongammun Gate (백운봉암문). It is the highest of the gates of Bukhansanseong Fortress, located between the summit, Baegundae(백운), and Mangyeongdae (만경대). This trail is a relatively shorter route than other summits at Bukhansan. The parking lot gets busy since it is one of the most popular trails. So, if you drive, it is best to start hiking early in...
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#6 - Baegundae - Yeongbong
4.8(260)
•Hard
•3.9 mi
Baegundae - Yeongbong (백운대 - 영봉) This trail starts at the Bukhansanseong Information Center. Up to Borisa Temple is very comfortable, and from there, the trail forks into an easy-rated trail on the right and a difficult-rated trail on the left. The difficult side is mostly a steep large rock staircase. Trekking poles and good footwear are strongly recommended. The last part to get to the peak is rocky but manageable with the metal railing. To get to the trailhead, take line 3 until Gupabal...
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#7 - Jungseongmun - YongAmmun - Baegundae - Daeseomun
4.8(156)
•Hard
•7.4 mi
•Est. 5h 20m
Jungseongmun - YongAmmun - Baegundae - Daeseomun (중성문 - 용암문 - 백운대 - 대서문) This trail starts at the Bukhansanseong Information Center and offers detours to numerous Buddhist temples in the park. There are two ways to get to the peak. One is a direct route to the peak is very steep, and this offers good shade but not much in terms of immediate surrounding views. A relatively moderate route than the previous one offers you a more scenic and relaxing experience. Both ways, you can still enjoy...
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#8 - Dobongsan Sinseondae - Madangbawi Rock
4.8(131)
•Hard
•4.2 mi
Dobongsan Sinseondae - Madangbawi Rock (도봉산 신선대 - 마당바위) The trail starts at the Dobongsan Visitor Center (도봉산 탐방 지원센터) and climbs to the summit of Dobongsan Mountain, Sinseondae (신선대). On the way up this trail, you will encounter two temples, Gwangnyunsa Temple (광륜사) and Cheonchuksa Temple (천축사). The trail is well-marked and has many stone and wooden steps up to Madangbawi Rock (마당바위). After this, there are steep, rocky sections with handrails. The last part of the climb to the summit is...
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#9 - Doseonsa - Yong-Ammun - Baegundae
4.8(89)
•Hard
•5.8 mi
Doseonsa - Yong-Ammun - Baegundae (도선사 - 용암문 - 백운대) Bukhansan National Park was designated as the 15th National Park in Korea and is surrounded by urban areas, making it a favorite natural retreat for residents of the Seoul metropolitan area. The course forks at Doseonsa Temple (도선사), but it doesn't matter which direction you go. There are many steps and challenging rocky sections from Baegunbongammun Gate (백운봉암문) to the top of Bukhansan, Baegundae (백운대). So it is strongly recommended to...
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#10 - Muryangsa Temple - Daeseomun Gate Loop
4.7(65)
•Moderate
•1.7 mi
•Est. 59m
Muryangsa Temple - Daeseomun Gate Loop (무량사 - 대서문) This course is a relaxing hike up Bukhansan Mountain from the Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance (북한산성 입구). The trail follows along the valley and In the summer, the path is especially cool due to the large amount of water. It is short but has many highlights, including 4 temples, the Bukhansan History Museum, Bukhansanseong Fortress (북한산성), and Daeseomun Gate (대서문). The trail mainly consists of stairs and dirt paths.
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Trail reviews for Bukhansan National Park

8,109 trailgoers Busiest in October
Simon Ralph
Jul 21, 2025•Snowshoeing
Not crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Beautiful easy walk through the Bukhansan National Park. Well marked trails to suit all abilities. Easy to get to on the train/ bus from central Seoul (ignore my route - slight detour to see one of the peaks)

Bugmun - Wonhyobong Peak
Mia Murray
May 18, 2025•Hiking
Bathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Amazingly well maintained trail, with stunning views the whole way up. The top wall of baegunbong actually is a bit overgrown so while it’s the “peak” of this trail, rhe best views are on the way up/down. This hike is a little tough because of the steep elevation gain via stairs but challenging on the way down due to many rocks on the trail that you need to be extra careful to navigate! You pass a bhuddist monastery and some amazing rock formations with people rock climbing on. Overall a great hike in the Bukhansan National Park, good for all skill levels if they take there time and come prepared with good footwear and water.

Conditions: Well maintained
Baegunbongammun
Changju Lee
Apr 28, 2025•Hiking
Good conditionsGood viewsNot crowdedBathrooms available

Fairplay Taegun led the race with a total of 5 people including myself. We started at the Bukhansanseong Visitor Center! We took pictures of all the gates, and as extras, we took pictures of Sangsangbong, Munsubong, Baekundae, and Wonhyobong. The scenery was jaw-dropping, and every spot was a tourist attraction. A great way to see a new side of Bukhansan National Park! The combination of wild dogs and abandoned cats gave me a sad and bittersweet feeling.

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Moonsubong - Mangyondae
Changju Lee
Sep 7, 2024•Hiking
Good conditionsGood viewsEasy to parkBathrooms available

The best course in Bukhansan National Park with beautiful scenery and Santa Claus! A total of 7 people climbed the mountain. Black Yak's 100 Great Mountains 14th!

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Eunseog-Am - Y Valley - Sinseondae
Changju Lee
Aug 25, 2024•Hiking
Good views

A course to take pictures of Baekundae, the highest peak of Bukhansan National Park, through a hidden wall A total of 9 people completed the group hike

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Baegundae via Hidden Wall
Ashley Cruickshank
May 12, 2025•Hiking
Bathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Walk from Bukhansan Ui station to the Baegun Information Center (trailhead) is much shorter than the 55 minutes Naver suggests. Also gorgeous! Hike is a steady grade, definitely manageable - especially with all the cats to keep you company! Took a long break at the peak to watch the climbers on the mountain. The AllTrails map ends 1/2 km away from Baegundae peak, but it’s definitely worth the push. Lots of flies at the peak and slightly busy, but certainly worthwhile. :)

Difficulty: Moderate
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Bukhansan National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Bukhansan National Park is Bukhansan Main Route, which has a 4.8 star rating from 932 reviews. This trail is 4.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,496 ft.

What is the longest trail in Bukhansan National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Bukhansan National Park is Bukhansan Dullegill Loop. This trail is estimated to be 39.7 mi long.

How many trails are in Bukhansan National Park?

There are 145 trails in Bukhansan National Park. These trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 5,902 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bukhansan National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Bukhansan National Park has you covered. Bukhansan Dullegill Loop boasts the most elevation gain with 8,756 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bukhansan - Dobongsan - Sapaesan, which will get you 6,525 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Bukhansan National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 running trails in Bukhansan National Park and the most popular is Bukhansan Dulle-gil: Section 4 - Solsaem-gil with an average 4.6 star rating from 4 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Bukhansan National Park?

Yes, there are 114 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Bukhansan National Park, including Bukhansan Main Route, Bukhansan Ui - Insuam - Baegundae Peak, Bukhansanseong Fortress Entrance - Bukhansan Summit, Dobongsan Mountain, and Baegunbongammun.

Are there any trails with historical monuments in Bukhansan National Park?

Are there any trails with castles in Bukhansan National Park?

Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Bukhansan National Park?

Are there any trails with springs in Bukhansan National Park?

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Bukhansan National Park?

Are there any trails with cliffs in Bukhansan National Park?

Are there any trails with caves in Bukhansan National Park?

Yes, there are 4 trails with caves in Bukhansan National Park, including Sapaesan - Dobongsan, Dobongsan Sinseondae - Sapaesan Summit, Jik-dong Park - Sapaesan Summit, and Angol - Sapaesan Loop.

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