Seoul Trail Courses (Dule-gil Course), Good for Walking

These days, many people are visiting Trail(called dule-gil) because it is good for their health. Walking is an exercise that is very helpful for health and anyone can do without burden. Therefore, many regions have built and operated Trail. If you continue to walk like this, you will feel that your health improves a lot if you develop endurance and get used to walking to some extent. Then, let's find out what the Dule-gil Trail is like that made you exercise in Seoul.

 

 

Seoul trail courses

Seoul Trail(Dule-gil) has a total length of 156.5km and is an eight-course walk that combines Seoul's history, culture, and natural ecology into a story so that domestic and foreign visitors can feel, learn, and experience it. Seoul Trail consists of Forest Road, river path, and Village Road, where rest facilities, book cafes, and shelters were created throughout the Trail to allow citizens to relax naturally, and to experience Seoul's history, culture, and natural ecology.
It is easy to access by public transportation and is mainly made of dirt roads that are not steep, so anyone can use it safely and comfortably.

 

How to get the Seoul Trail stamp and the Seoul Trail Completion Certificate 

The Seoul Trail has 28 stamping sites in the shape of a mailbox. Each of them has a stamp, and the impression shows that you were there. As you can see below, each stamp has a unique story about its location. Stamp impressions left in the stamp book help you remember where you visited along the Seoul Trail.

• Seoul Trail Certificate Acquisition Procedure
  Please visit the Seoul Trail Information Center. They check the exposure of 28 stamps, ask them to fill out a survey questionnaire, and issue a certificate.
• Relevant centers
  Seoul Changpowon : 070-4465-7905~6
  Seoul Trail Information Center (Yongsan) : 02-779-7904

 

Course information

Course	Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Course 1	Nowon-gu, Dobong-gu	18.6km	8 hours 10 mins	Hard
Course 2	Gwangjin-gu, Jungrang-gu	12.3km	5 hours 10 mins	Normal
Course 3	Gangdong-gu, Songpa-gu	25.6㎞	8 hours 50 mins	Easy
Course 4	Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu	18.3㎞	8 hours 10 mins	Normal
Course 5	Gwanak-gu, Geumcheon-gu	13.0㎞	6 hours	Normal
Course 6	Gangseo-gu, Guro-gu, Geumcheon-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu	18.2km	4 hours 30 mins	Easy
Course 7	Mapo-gu, Eunpyeong-gu	16.6km	6 hours 25 mins	Normal
Course 8	Gangbuk-gu, Dobong-gu, Seongbuk-gu Eunpyeong-gu, Jongro-gu	33.7km	16 hours 30 mins	Normal

 

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Detailed Course 1 Information (through Suraksan and Buramsan)

This course runs along Dobongsan Station-Suraksan Mountain-Buramsan Mountain-Hwarangdae Station. Both Suraksan Mountain and Buramsan Mountain are rocky mountains, but despite the hills and valleys, the Seoul Trail running along the mountain path is not too strict.

Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Nowon-gu, Dobong-gu	18.6km	8 hours 10 mins	Hard
Transportation	Point of departure: Seoul Subway Lines 1 & 7, Dobongsan Station Exit 2 Point of arrival: Seoul Subway Line 6, Hwarangdae Station, Exit 4
Major Points on the Course	Seoul Changpowon Byeogundong ValleyByeogundong Valley (Kim Si-seup Mountain Path) Nowon Valley Nowon Valley (Cheonsangbyeong Mountain Path) Stone quarryStone quarry Ecological Overpass over Deongneung Pass Danggogae Pass Seoul Trail lookout Neopjeok BawiNeopjeok Bawi (Flat rock) Hakdoam Rock

 

Detailed Course 2 Information (through Yongmasan and Achasan)

This course passes through Hwarangdae Station - Mudongcheon Stream - Mangusan Mountain - Yongmasan Mountain - Ahasan - Gwangnaru Station. The section along the ridge between Yongmasan Mountain and Gwangnaru Station offers particularly wonderful views. In Manggu Cemetery, there are tombs of famous people such as Han Young-woon and Bang Jung-hwan. 

Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Gwangjin-gu, Jungrang-gu	12.3km	5 hours 10 mins	Normal
Transportation	Point of departure: Seoul Subway Line 6 Hwarangdae Station, Exit 4 Point of arrival: Seoul Subway Line 5, Gwangnaru Station, Exit 1
Major Points on the Course	Mukdongcheon Stream Jungnang Camping Forest (family camping site) Mangu Cemetery Achasan Mountain Fortress A ridge in Achasan Mountain overlooking parts of Seoul Gen. Ondal and Princess Pyeonggang

 

Detailed Course 3 Information (through Godeok and Iljasan)

This course travels along Gwangnaru Station, Hangang River, Goseoksan Mountain, Iljasan Mountain, Tancheon Stream, and Suseo Station. This course extends along the Han River, Seongnaecheon Stream, and Tancheon Stream. A forest path through the gentle slopes of Goseoksan Mountain and Iljasan Mountain; a path through the village. Routes through urban areas, villages, and forests include local history, legends, and stories about villages. It is difficult to cover the entire course in one day, so it is recommended that you do it two or three times.

Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Gangdong-gu, Songpa-gu	25.6km	8 hours 50 mins	Easy
Transportation	Point of departure: Seoul Subway Line 5, Gwangnaru Station, Exit 2 Point of arrival: Seoul Subway Line 3/Bundang Line, Suseo Station, Exit 5
Major Points on the Course	Gwangjingyo Bridge Hangang River Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site Path at the foot of Godeoksan Mountain Myeongil Park Iljasan Mountain Cave Bangi-dong Ecosystem Landscape Conservation Area Seongnaecheon Stream Jangsa Bawi (Rock) and Yaksu (Mineral Spring) Tancheon Stream

 

Detailed Course 4 Information (through Daemosan and Umyeonsan)

The course follows Suseo Station-Daemosan Mountain-Kuryongsan Mountain-Wuhyeonsan Mountain-Sadan Station. This course runs along a gentle slope, making it easy to enjoy beautiful natural scenery. The section along the downtown of Yeocheon Stream between Guryongsan Mountain and Yeonwusan Mountain, the section connecting Yangjae Citizen's Forest, and Yangjaecheon Stream is a flat and cozy road.

Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu	18.3㎞	8 hours 10 mins	Normal
Transportation	Point of departure: Seoul Subway Line 3, Bundang Line, Suseo Station, Exit 6 Point of arrival: Seoul Subway Lines 2 & 4, Sadang Station, Exit 4
Major Points on the Course	Stone Pagoda Lookout Yeollimok (two trees intertwined with each other, looking like one) Bulguksa Temple Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall Yangjae Citizen’s Forest Daeseongsa Temple

 

Detailed Course 5 Information (through Gwanaksan Mountain)

The course travels along the divisional, Samseongsan, and Seoksu stations. Gwanaksan Mountain has many rock climbing courses, but the part of the Seoul Trail passing through Gwanaksan Mountain is formed along the road at the foot of the mountain. This road provides natural scenic beauty and features many historical and cultural sites along the road. Most sections are a rather rigorous process through the forest. This course is suitable for nature lovers.

Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Gwanak-gu, Geumcheon-gu	13.0㎞	6 hours	Normal
Transportation	Point of departure: Seoul Subway Lines 2 & 4, Sadang Station, Exit 4 Point of arrival: Seoul Subway Line 1, Seoksu Station, Exit 1
Major Points on the Course	Gwaneumsa Temple Mudanggol Valley Nakseongdae Seoul National University (SNU) A picturesque viewpoint The tomb of Yun Gil Hoapsa Temple A forest aromatic bath site at Hoamsan Mountain A deity’s path

 

Detailed Course 6 Information (through the Anyangcheon Stream)

This course travels along Seoksu Station - Anyangcheon Stream, Han River, and Gayang Station. This is a rather long section of the trail, but most sections are flat paths along the stream. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Anyangcheon Stream and Han River that change with the season.

Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Gangseo-gu, Guro-gu, Geumcheon-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu	18.2㎞	4 hours 30 mins	Easy
Transportation	Point of departure : Seoul Subway Line 1, Seoksu Station, Exit 2 Point of arrival : Seoul Subway Line 9, Gayang Station, Exit 4
Major Points on the Course	Gwaneumsa Temple Mudanggol Valley Nakseongdae Seoul National University (SNU) A picturesque viewpoint The tomb of Yun Gil Hoapsa Temple A forest aromatic bath site at Hoamsan Mountain A deity’s path

 

Detailed Course 7 Information (through Bongsan and Aengbongsan)

This course passes Gayang Station - Han River - World Cup Park - Bulgwangcheon Stream Stream - Bongsan Mountain - Saengbongsan Mountain - Gupabal Station. The Bulgwangcheon Stream – Gayang Station section is a flat road, and the Bongsan-Ambongsan section is a gentle slope across the forest. In the World Cup Park –  Bulgwangcheon Stream section, you can enjoy the comfort of a well-restored ecological park.

Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Mapo-gu, Eunpyeong-gu	16.6km	6 hours 25 mins	Normal
Transportation	Point of departure : Seoul Subway Line 9, Gayang Station, Exit 4 Point of arrival : Seoul Subway Line 3, Gupabal Station, Exit 3
Major Points on the Course	Gayang Bridge World Cup Park World Cup Stadium The Bulgwangcheon Stream A colony of Korean Whitebeam trees at Bongsan Mountain A beacon mound at the top of Bongsan Mountain Suguksa Temple Beolgogae Pass Seooreung Royal Tomb Eunpyeong Incineration Plant

 

Detailed Course 8 Information (through Bukansan)

The course follows Gupabal Station - Mt. Buchan - Mt. Dobongsan - Mt. Dobong. This section of the trail has dense forests, beautiful scenery, ecological parks, old temples, Seoul walls, and royal tombs. The views along the trail show great views of Seoul and nearby mountains. This is the longest section of the trail and it is recommended that you plan to visit the section several times. The course includes many stories and has many things to see.

Region	Distance	Time	Difficulty Level
Gangbuk-gu, Dobong-gu, Seongbuk-gu Eunpyeong-gu, Jongro-gu	33.7km	16 hours 30 mins	Normal
Transportation	Point of departure : Seoul Subway Line 3, Gupabal Station, Exit 3 Point of arrival : Seoul Subway Lines 1 & 7, Dobongsan Station, Exit 1
Major Points on the Course	Gureum Jeongwongil Skywalk A viewpoint A hidden entrance to Tangchundaeseong Castle Pyeongchang-dong Myeongsanggil Viewpoint Solsaem Spring Guream Jeonmangdae Viewpoint The tomb of Patriot Yi Jun April 19th National Cemetery The tomb of Son Byeong-hui, an independence activist and Bonghwanggak Hall, built by him The tomb of King Yeonsan The tomb of Princess Jeongeui, a daughter of King Sejong Twin viewpoints A rock with the engraved letters Dobong Dongmun, indicating the entrance to Dobong Seowon, a Confucian school