Hidden and contemplative forest trail, Inwangsan Dulle-gil

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Hidden and contemplative forest trail, Inwangsan Dulle-gil Trail: Seodaemun Section

Published Date : Dec 21, 2022 / Edited Date : Oct 11, 2023

Strolling on the deck around the spur of the mountain is like walking on clouds.
This place of healing features the sounds of waters trickling beneath the rocks,
singing of the birds, and evergreen pines and humble flowers on the edges of the path.

Hiking route

Hongjimun Gate and Tangchundaeseong Fortress Yongcheon Spring Gaemi Maeul Mugunghwa Park Muakjae Sky Bridge

Total travel distance 3.43km

Average travel time 2 hours

Difficulty average

COURSE MAP

Inwangsan Dulle-gil, the 9th course of Inwangsan Mountain: A diagram showing the movement route of Seodaemun Course. The section from Hongjimun and Tangchundaeseong, the starting point, to Yongcheon Mineral Spring is easy, the section from Yongcheon Mineral Spring to Gaemi Village is of normal difficulty, the section from Gaemi Village to Mugunghwa Garden is easy, and the section from Mugunghwa Garden to Muakjae Sky Bridge is easy.

Inwangsan Dulle-gil, the 9th course of Mt. Inwangsan: A graph showing the change in altitude between the travel routes of the Seodaemun course. Total length 3.43 km. The distance between Hongjimun Gate and Tangchundaeseong, the starting point, is about 0 km, and the altitude is about 60 meters. The Yongcheon Mineral Water Site is about 0.7 km long and about 130 meters high. The distance of Gaemi Village is about 1.4 km, and the altitude is about 160 m. The Mugunghwa Garden is about 2.3 kilometers long and about 110 meters high. The distance to Muakjae Sky Bridge, the destination, is about 3.43 kilometers, and the altitude is about 100 meters.

INFORMATION

About the trail

· The trail alternates between forest trails lined with wildflowers, stone steps, dirt paths, and well-kept boardwalks. Daily walking shoes instead of hiking boots will do fine here.
· Past Gaemi Maeul on the way to Mugunghwa Park leads to a maehwa (plum blossom) village that is a great photo spot when the blossoms are in full bloom. Remember not to be too loud when passing through the residential neighborhood between the hill and Muakjae Sky Bridge.

Shelter and hiking tips

The pavilion at Yongcheon Stream is a nice break spot, with restrooms about 50 meters from the pavilion. Restrooms are also available next to the multi-purpose ballpark on Mugunghwa Park.

Transportation

Take bus No. 701 outside Sookmyung Women's University Station, Seoul Metro Line 4. Get off at Sangmyung University to find a road sign indicating the direction of Inwangsan Dulle-gil Trail just 258 meters away.

SPOTS

Yongcheon Spring

This spring lies past a short stone bridge along a forest trail amid the songs of birds. The views from the pavilion next to the spring offer a quaint beauty. The sound of the waters flowing beneath the bridge cleanses the mind.

Mugunghwa Park

Planted with Korea’s national flower mugunghwa (rose of Sharon), the hill is also a neighborhood park and public space for residents of the Hongje-dong neighborhood. Also here are exercise machines and a pavilion where people can sit and rest.

Muakjae Sky Bridge

This eco-bridge links the mountains of Inwangsan and Ansan, whose previous connection was severed when a road was built in between them. The eco-bridge facilitates movement of wildlife between the two mountains and promotes biodiversity. Access to the bridge is restricted at night to protect the wildlife.

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