Inwangsan Mountain
Inwangsan Mountain
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
6:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Neighbourhood: Jongno-gu
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- Donon • 6 min walk
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Osez J
5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Very nice walk, beautiful views of Seoul as you climb. There were workers with paving stones "on their backs" going up the steps to lay down the paving stones for the other workers who were changing the paving stones, impressive.
Ha Seoul... absolutely worth visiting!!
Ha Seoul... absolutely worth visiting!!
Written March 15, 2024
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Marie & Frans
Oslo, Norway76 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
We visited this mountain in June 2024.
Great mountain ride! Recommend anyone thinking of going for a walk here to start the day early to drop the queue. We also took a different route up the mountain than the main series, which made the trip exciting! Maybe going to walk here next time we visit Seoul. Great view.
Great mountain ride! Recommend anyone thinking of going for a walk here to start the day early to drop the queue. We also took a different route up the mountain than the main series, which made the trip exciting! Maybe going to walk here next time we visit Seoul. Great view.
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Written August 16, 2024
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea26,981 contributions
Mar 2021
C ( 21.03.21 )
The mountain was located in Seoul, and low mountain, so there was easy to climb with another mountain. About 1 hours, could climb to top, and the road was well-managed. There was good to hiking easily and slowly, and could walk with Fortress trail. Easy mountain to climb.
The mountain was located in Seoul, and low mountain, so there was easy to climb with another mountain. About 1 hours, could climb to top, and the road was well-managed. There was good to hiking easily and slowly, and could walk with Fortress trail. Easy mountain to climb.
Written March 21, 2021
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Halif Saban
Singapore, Singapore41 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
This is the best hike you can do in Seoul. The hike is mild challenging and it will only take 2-3 hours to complete both ascend and descend. If you’re fit, you can complete it quickly. For me, weighing at 108kg, I managed to reach the top regardless. Bring 1 liter of water and some snacks to enjoy at the top. The entire hike is mostly full of steps so, it’s pretty straightforward. And you can get the best views of Seoul. It’s a rewarding experience, especially for those who seldom hike.
Written November 15, 2019
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Deborah W
Melbourne, Australia47 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
If you don't want to take on the more challenging Mount Bukhansan, Ingwansan Mountain is a great alternative. But be warned, it's still a serious workout! I took plenty of rest breaks on the way up.The hike to the top and back down can be achieved in 2 to 2 1/2 hours, even if you're a bit slow. But you do need to be reasonably fit - there are a lot of steps on the way up, and a rocky path descending. I've noticed someone saying the trail is hard to follow, which I did not find to be the case. Simply follow the old city wall up and down, and you won't get lost. If you're doing this hike alone, as I did, be aware that there aren't too many people on the mountain (which is a good thing!), so take a mobile phone, plenty of water, and a jacket in case the weather turns. On a hot day it's a hot walk. Very windy at the peak. Nevertheless, a steady trickle of other hikers will pass you, so if you do have problems you should still be able to ask for help.
If you're getting about on public transport, take the Metro to Geongukgung Station, Exit 3, and take a bus number 7212, 2010, or 7022. Get off at Jahamun. Cross the road and you'll see a path leading up to the right, that takes you to the old city wall. Follow these steps to the peak, then continue to follow the trail down the other side. You'll come out amongst a lot of apartment buildings. Walk down the winding road for a bit, find the steps that go down to the main road, and you'll be near to Dongnimmum Station where you can take a train back to the city. Make sure to wear sturdy footwear, but no specialist hiking equipment was needed when I went.
If you're getting about on public transport, take the Metro to Geongukgung Station, Exit 3, and take a bus number 7212, 2010, or 7022. Get off at Jahamun. Cross the road and you'll see a path leading up to the right, that takes you to the old city wall. Follow these steps to the peak, then continue to follow the trail down the other side. You'll come out amongst a lot of apartment buildings. Walk down the winding road for a bit, find the steps that go down to the main road, and you'll be near to Dongnimmum Station where you can take a train back to the city. Make sure to wear sturdy footwear, but no specialist hiking equipment was needed when I went.
Written May 25, 2019
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kimahrikku
Seoul, South Korea98 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
I've been to most of the hills and mountains in and around Seoul, but Inwangsan offers without a doubt the most breathtaking view of the city. The mountain in high enough, close enough to the city, and is rocky at the top, meaning that you won't have trees in the way when gazing at the city. Finding the entrance to the mountain path isn't too easy, which might be the only drawback to this place. It takes one to two hour to go up, and while the lower portions are really easy (gentle slopes, small stairs), getting to the top, where everything gets rocky, can be difficult for kids or people with fairly poor physical condition. But once you reach the top... what a view. You get to see pretty much everything in Seoul, except what's lying directly behind Namsan (Itaewon, parts of Gangnam). But every major building or area of note is visible : Gyeongbokgung, Namsan, Jongro, Seoul Station and Yongsan, all the way to Yeouido and even Mokdong or the World Cup Stadium. On the other side, you might get a perk at Dongdaemun, Seoul Forest, the Lotte World Tower, the Olympic Stadium and Gangnam's biggest buildings - Samsung Town, COEX, Tower Palace, Gangnam Finance Tower). Needless to say, you will also find yourself amazed by the numerous mountains and the Han river. And as an added bonus, you get to walk along the Seoul Fortress Wall. Also, it should be noted that for photographers, the security is at a much lower level than Bugaksan, so you will be allowed to take pictures of almost every thing you can see.
This place is better than Namsan tower, cheaper, and with less foreign tourists. And I think it's also better than Namhansanseong because you're actually much closer to the historic city of Seoul.
This place is better than Namsan tower, cheaper, and with less foreign tourists. And I think it's also better than Namhansanseong because you're actually much closer to the historic city of Seoul.
Written September 14, 2015
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alyce
singapore179 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
In Korea, people love & enjoy their hikes. There are many walking trails around Seoul. This is one of them..
How to get there:
I was starting from Itaewon subway station (Line 6) to Yaksu station and changed to Line 3 to Dongnimmun station. Came out at exit 2, following signs to Inwangsa temple. Cost of subway (single trip) for 2 adults - 3300 Korean Won. You will get refund (500 Won each ticket) if you return the ticket at the end of trip.
Its my second time using the subway, have to say, its so easy and signs are very clear & in English. Its so much more fun then sitting at the back of taxis as you get to explore & see other stuff as you find your way to subway stations.
The Walk:
No entrance fee. The trail is very well laid out with steps all the way. It gets a bit hard towards the peak as have to climb through some rocks.
There are rest areas in between but at certain spots no photography allowed. I could not get good photos that day as it was a very hazy day. I will attach a few once I get them downloaded into my laptop.
Good time of the year to visit is May. Temperature range between 17 to 25 degree celsius.
Roughly one hour to go up & one hour to come back down. Of course, you can stop longer if you wish to relax more..
Enjoy your walk..
How to get there:
I was starting from Itaewon subway station (Line 6) to Yaksu station and changed to Line 3 to Dongnimmun station. Came out at exit 2, following signs to Inwangsa temple. Cost of subway (single trip) for 2 adults - 3300 Korean Won. You will get refund (500 Won each ticket) if you return the ticket at the end of trip.
Its my second time using the subway, have to say, its so easy and signs are very clear & in English. Its so much more fun then sitting at the back of taxis as you get to explore & see other stuff as you find your way to subway stations.
The Walk:
No entrance fee. The trail is very well laid out with steps all the way. It gets a bit hard towards the peak as have to climb through some rocks.
There are rest areas in between but at certain spots no photography allowed. I could not get good photos that day as it was a very hazy day. I will attach a few once I get them downloaded into my laptop.
Good time of the year to visit is May. Temperature range between 17 to 25 degree celsius.
Roughly one hour to go up & one hour to come back down. Of course, you can stop longer if you wish to relax more..
Enjoy your walk..
Written May 19, 2013
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Ros_in_wonderland
London, UK183 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
A not overly demanding hike that will give you stunning views over Seoul, nature and interesting sights.
Beautiful mountain with well maintained trails right in the heart of Seoul.
Get off the metro and within minutes you are in pine woods.
We started the walk from Dongnimmun station (line 3 - we took exit 1 and followed the signs to Seonbawi rock); this is a good place to start as you get to see the interesting part of the park dotted with shaman shrines, beautiful rock formations carved by the elements and nice views of the city when you climb behind Seonbawi Rock.
The walk from Dongnimmun station to Seonbawi rock is a short but steep uphill (follow the trail to the left).
Once you have explored the area around Seonbawi rock you can continue on the rest of the trail to the summit: for this you need to cross to the other side of the wall (on the right of the temple from the steep hill when coming from the station). There is a path that follows the wall all the way to the summit (from the top you get 360 views of Seoul, you will also see the royal palaces). The areas at the top are guarded by military and photography towards the presidential house are prohibited. You can then continue along the wall all the way to the other side of the mountain, and exit in the Buam-dong / Changuimun gate area. On this side we had lunch at a local restaurant a few doors from the Unicef building where we ate Bossam (보쌈) which is a tasty dish of sliced pork.
From here you can walk down the main road towards the palace and you will find an interesting street food market (Tonging Market) and Sejong Village Food Street (lots of food to eat around here too). They are both worth a stroll around. Continue down the main road and eventually you will get to Gyeongbokgung station (line 3).
All in all a very pleasant day out and good exercise for the legs with all the steps (especially coming down from the top to Buam-dong).
Beautiful mountain with well maintained trails right in the heart of Seoul.
Get off the metro and within minutes you are in pine woods.
We started the walk from Dongnimmun station (line 3 - we took exit 1 and followed the signs to Seonbawi rock); this is a good place to start as you get to see the interesting part of the park dotted with shaman shrines, beautiful rock formations carved by the elements and nice views of the city when you climb behind Seonbawi Rock.
The walk from Dongnimmun station to Seonbawi rock is a short but steep uphill (follow the trail to the left).
Once you have explored the area around Seonbawi rock you can continue on the rest of the trail to the summit: for this you need to cross to the other side of the wall (on the right of the temple from the steep hill when coming from the station). There is a path that follows the wall all the way to the summit (from the top you get 360 views of Seoul, you will also see the royal palaces). The areas at the top are guarded by military and photography towards the presidential house are prohibited. You can then continue along the wall all the way to the other side of the mountain, and exit in the Buam-dong / Changuimun gate area. On this side we had lunch at a local restaurant a few doors from the Unicef building where we ate Bossam (보쌈) which is a tasty dish of sliced pork.
From here you can walk down the main road towards the palace and you will find an interesting street food market (Tonging Market) and Sejong Village Food Street (lots of food to eat around here too). They are both worth a stroll around. Continue down the main road and eventually you will get to Gyeongbokgung station (line 3).
All in all a very pleasant day out and good exercise for the legs with all the steps (especially coming down from the top to Buam-dong).
Written June 4, 2014
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HSoh
Singapore24 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
If you are dying to get some hiking on your vacation in Seoul, a hike up Mt Inwangsan provides you just that.
The route is actually a section of the Fortress Walk. From the top of Mt Inwangsan you can see Gyeongbokgung palace, etc below. You can start by getting off at Gyeongbokgung Station and exit at Exit 1. Walk towards Sajik Park and Pirundae-ro. From there, there are signboards providing the direction up to Mt Inwangsan. Grab some drinks from the convenient store before making your way up.
The route is actually a section of the Fortress Walk. From the top of Mt Inwangsan you can see Gyeongbokgung palace, etc below. You can start by getting off at Gyeongbokgung Station and exit at Exit 1. Walk towards Sajik Park and Pirundae-ro. From there, there are signboards providing the direction up to Mt Inwangsan. Grab some drinks from the convenient store before making your way up.
Written May 8, 2013
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JoyfulTraveler7
Brighton, UK278 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
This is a hike that involves climbing a lot of steps and stairs up to the top. There is a small section, closer to the top, that is steeper and requires a bit more care, but all in all, this hike can be done in less than an hour to reach the summit. It is impossible to get lost since you just follow the fortress wall all the way. The views of Seoul are great!
How to get there:
Take the subway to Gyeongbokgung station. From there, take exit 3 out of the station and turn right. There is a bus stop just after Starbucks. Take bus #7212, 1020, or 7022, and get off at Jahamun stop.
Once off the bus, cross the street onto road where the museum is. Walk along the path until you get to the first police post. From there, turn or look to the right for the wooden steps up. Go up the stairs and follow the fortress wall all the way up.
Once at the top, you can backtrack back down, OR, you can descend down the opposite side of the mountain. Follow the fortress wall (there are some steep areas) until you come to the road and police stop. Turn right on the road, and follow it down. After about a 20 minute walk thru a neighborhood, you will come to a main street. Turn right, and you will see Dongminnum subway station (orange line).
Hope these instructions are helpful. This is a great activity on a sunny, clear morning or afternoon.
How to get there:
Take the subway to Gyeongbokgung station. From there, take exit 3 out of the station and turn right. There is a bus stop just after Starbucks. Take bus #7212, 1020, or 7022, and get off at Jahamun stop.
Once off the bus, cross the street onto road where the museum is. Walk along the path until you get to the first police post. From there, turn or look to the right for the wooden steps up. Go up the stairs and follow the fortress wall all the way up.
Once at the top, you can backtrack back down, OR, you can descend down the opposite side of the mountain. Follow the fortress wall (there are some steep areas) until you come to the road and police stop. Turn right on the road, and follow it down. After about a 20 minute walk thru a neighborhood, you will come to a main street. Turn right, and you will see Dongminnum subway station (orange line).
Hope these instructions are helpful. This is a great activity on a sunny, clear morning or afternoon.
Written November 5, 2017
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Hi - I suggest you travel from Muakje station to Geongbokgung station (it's only a couple of stops) and go from there. You'll need to catch a bus from Geongbokgung station ... exit 3 and use the directions I've given in my review. The bus stop is a little way along the road ... near Starbucks, if I remember correctly. Hope this helps.
Written June 25, 2019
j1234p
Singapore, Singapore
Hi, is it really dark before sunrise? As i am planning to hike up to watch the sunrise.
Written March 22, 2018
No I doubt it. The terrain is stable mostly, but the Police and military patrols on the mountain would see you as a threat to the President who`s house is close by, and the carry guns...
Written December 24, 2017
Saten H
Hengyang, China
How can I find an affordable tour agency organizing this hike? Any good experiences? Thanks in advance.
Written August 17, 2017
You can google plenty of tour agencies online but we went on a free and easy way. As this mountain is not that difficult to hike and along the way there are police and ranger stations that you can enquire from. Going up and coming down takes the most 2 hours for an elderly. If your group is mainly young people and adults you can easily finish it within an hour.
Written August 18, 2017
Can I bring my dog with me on this hike?
Cheers!
Written March 4, 2015
I would not advise it. Parts of the trail are extremely rough on the way up.
Written April 24, 2015
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