Seoul Hiking – Bugaksan & Inwangsan

Bukhansan National Park rises directly from Seoul, combining granite peaks, forested valleys, historic fortress gates and sweeping views over the city. Its highest summit, Baegundae (836.5 m), offers one of the finest mountain panoramas in the capital. Depending on your available time, fitness level and hiking experience, you can choose between two routes. Your guide can also recommend the most suitable option based on the weather and trail conditions. [Ui-dong Route] A balanced summit hike through forest trails and fortress gates, passing Daedongmun and Yongammun before reaching Mangyeongdae and Baegundae. The return follows Harujae to Ui-dong. Approx. 10–12 km | 5-6 hours | Moderately Strenuous [Bukhansanseong Fortress Route] A longer and more demanding route beginning at Bukhansanseong Entrance. It follows the dramatic Uisang Ridge through Daenammun and Daedongmun to Baegundae, then descends via Daedongsa. Approx. 13–15 km | 7-8 hours | Strenuous Both options are private guided hikes, allowing the pace and rest stops to be adjusted to the group.

Mt. Gwanaksan is a Seoul mountain known for its ridge trail to Yeonjudae — a hermitage perched on a dramatic cliff edge. This full-day, moderate hike makes the cliff-top hermitage its destination. The route follows the ridge toward Yeonjudae, where the trail opens to sweeping views and the hermitage's unforgettable cliff-edge setting — one of the most striking spots on any Seoul mountain. With a private guide setting the pace and sharing the mountain's story, it's a rewarding full-day hike that stays close to the city.