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※ The actual region of the content is selected.A journey to Bugaksan Mountain in any season results in peace of mind and body. The grand landscapes of the mountain reminiscent of the painting Irworobongdo (Painting of the Sun, Moon, and Five Peaks ) provide the perfect setting for quiet contemplation.
Inspiring natural landscapes from Gokjang
Sukjeongmun, main north gate of
capital and corridor for yin energy.
Manse Dongbang Spring gushes
from beneath a rock inscription
praying for the prosperity of the king.
Chunchugwan, historical
archive of Goryeo and
Joseon dynasties
“Bugaksan stands just 342.5 meters high but its ridges are far from easy to climb. Enjoying
a mountain hike isn’t always about reaching the summit. Take your time, don’t rush, and remember that it’s about enjoying the journey.” Kim Seom-ju (hiking evangelist)
Bugaksan Mountain is a monolith of sheer rock faces and granite outcrops, with its rocky terrain and steep inclines reputed among hikers as a challenging course. If reaching the summit is too much, Bugaksan Dulle-gil Trail is a great alternative to enjoy the mountain. Instead of focusing on reaching the top, take time to appreciate the joy of experiencing the mountain and nature. Among the numerous routes up the summit, the trails of Samcheong Park and the Seoul City Wall Trail along the old Seoul walls are relatively easy climbs and perfect for the solo traveler. Bugaksan was off-limits to the public until recently, so the woods here have retained their primordial state after decades of no human contact. Since the Joseon era, the beauty of Bugaksan—also known as Baegaksan and Myeonaksan—has inspired many a poem and painting. Few hikers who scale the mountain leave unimpressed with its awe and beauty.
Access to Bugaksan was restricted for nearly 40 years after North Korean commandos infiltrated Cheong Wa Dae through the mountain in an attempted assassination of then President Park Chung-hee in 1968. Beginning with the Seoul City Wall Trail in 2007, the northern and southern trails were opened up to the public in 2020 and 2022, respectively. Hikes to Bugaksan should be planned for daylight hours as access through the information centers is restricted from 3 p.m. between November and February, 4 p.m. in March, April, September, and October, and 5 p.m. between May and August.
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