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A short stair climb along the Seoul City Wall to the top of Bugaksan

Self-paid. The blogger paid for this visit.

A beginner-friendly hike from Changuimun Gate up the Seoul City Wall to Baegakmaru, the 342m summit of Bugaksan. Dodo reached the top in about 25 minutes, almost all on stairs, with views over the city and across to Inwangsan.

짧은 시간 안에 부담 없이 다녀올 수 있다는 점이 좋았어요.

I liked that I could do it in a short time without much strain.

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Don't miss

Changuimun Gate, the only small city gate with its original Joseon-era pavilion창의문Free
Stairs along the Seoul City Wall한양도성 성곽 계단Free
Baegakmaru summit, 342m백악마루Free
View across to Inwangsan인왕산 전망Free

Is it for you?

Go forA round trip of about 45 minutes from the Changuimun start, with city views along the old wall and Inwangsan right across the valley. Dodo found it far less crowded than better-known mountains.
Skip ifYou dislike long staircases or want a soft forest trail. Almost the whole route is steps, and the way down felt steep to Dodo.

Good to know

  • From Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 3, take bus 1020, 7022 or 7212 to the Yun Dong-ju Literary Museum stop, about 7 minutes, then walk up to Changuimun Gate.
  • Use the restroom near Changuimun. There are none after the trailhead.
  • Changuimun information center to the summit took Dodo about 25 minutes, and the walk down about 20.
  • Baegak Shelter, 150m below the summit, is a roomy place to rest.
  • Ask at Changuimun about the Seoul City Wall stamp tour.
  • Recommended hiking hours change by season. Check the Seoul City Wall website before going.
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