Published Date : Dec 19, 2022 / Edited Date : Dec 08, 2023
A 60-meter-long deck over the lush forest below is one of the many attractions at Section 8 of Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail. The deck is installed over a ravine above Gugi Tunnel, taking hikers up close to the canopy and the open skies above. Superb views of the peaks of Bukhansan including Jokduribong await at the summit.
Hiking route
Northern Bukhansan Ecological Park Haneul Observatory Gijachon Observatory Jingwan Ecological Bridge (Tomb of Prince Hwaui)
Total travel distance 5km Average travel time 2 hours Difficulty easy
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INFORMATION
About the trail
· The easy, breezy hike through Section 8 of Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail feels like walking on clouds and is suitable for novice hikers. The lush greenery encountered in the middle of the city provides a refreshing experience. This beautiful trail is optimal for a light stroll and is beloved by those who seek quiet time for meditation. · This easy trail is more of a walk than a hike. Leisurely stroll over the boardwalk through the forest trees and sit on a bench at Gijachon Observatory to stare at Bukhansan’s peaks.
Shelter and hiking tips
The trail features rest spots, exercise facilities, and benches throughout, with a small park and stream at the end of the boardwalk.
Transportation
Exit Bulgwang Station, Seoul Metro Line 3, at Exit 2 and turn left. Follow Jinheung-ro for about 15 minutes to the entrance to Gureumjeongwon-gil Trail.
SPOT
Haneul Observatory
Enjoy views of nature and Seoul from the boardwalk. Take in the sight of the blue skies above and the lush green woods and megalopolis of Seoul below. The sky looks bright red as the sun sets behind the surrounding peaks.
Gijachon Observatory
This spot offers some of the best scenery at Section 8 of Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail. Midway along the deck is a small field of silver grass. In the late 1960s, Gijachon (Journalists Village) was a community of media personnel developed on publicly owned land at the foothills of Bukhansan. The village’s buildings were demolished in 2006 and replaced by the park.
Tomb of Crown Prince Hwaui (Yi Yeong)
This neatly manicured tomb is the resting place of Joseon Prince Hwaui (Yi Yeong), the sixth son of King Sejong the Great. Implicated in a plot to reinstate the ousted King Danjong just a year after King Sejo had seized power from his nephew through a coup, the prince was banished from the capital and executed by poison. The red spiked gate ( hongsalmun ) stands at the entrance to ward off evil spirits.
MORE INFO
The easy, breezy hike through Section 8 of Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail feels like walking on clouds and is suitable for novice hikers. The lush greenery encountered in the middle of the city provides a refreshing experience. This beautiful trail is optimal for a light stroll and is beloved by those who seek quiet time for meditation.
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In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
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Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)