Bukhansan (K-Hiking)

Granite peaks on the city's edge — Korea's fastest-growing trend.

Why go

Bukhansan National Park rises right at Seoul's edge, with granite peaks and temple trails — and it leads the surging 'K-hiking' trend among foreign visitors.

Trails range from easy walks to steep scrambles, so pick one to match your fitness.

The park's highest point, Baegundae, tops out at 836 m in a granite scramble with fixed chains and sweeping city views. Its slopes are wrapped by the old Bukhansanseong fortress walls and dotted with temples like Doseonsa, and it ranks among the world's busiest national parks.

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Good to know

• Start early in the morning, especially in summer.
• Wear proper shoes; upper sections are rocky.
• Check the weather and carry water.
• Ride the subway to a trailhead such as Bukhansan Ui or Gupabal, wear grippy shoes for the smooth granite near the top, and skip the exposed ridges in rain or ice.

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Official info

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