Achasan Ecological Park
아차산 생태공원
Mountain & trail · Gwangjin-gu
A gentle low mountain ideal for beginner hikers, with superb views of the Han River and Seoul. The native plant garden and butterfly garden are free.
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Source: parks.seoul.go.kr
Nearby in Gwangjin-gu
Achasan Park
FreePark · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)
Created under the Seoul Metropolitan Government's five-year plan to expand parks and green space, Achasan Park gives residents and students a chance to get close to nature, with an ecosystem study area and hands-on spaces. It also supports the biodiversity of the urban ecosystem
Achasan Forest Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Achasan Mountain Fortress Ruins
FreeMountain & trail · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)
A celebrated peak where Goguryeo outpost ruins line the ridge. A 1.5-hour round trip with superb Han River views.
Gwangjin Youth Center Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)
Indoor basketball court in Gwangjin-gu. 252.69 m².
Gwangjin Community Sports Center
₩3,500Sports facility · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)
Public indoor pool in Gwangjin-gu. Six-lane adult pool, a children's pool and a warm pool. Open swim is 3,500 won per session. Open swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Gwangjin Information Library
FreeLibrary · Gwangnaru Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Gwangjin-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Other mountain & trails in Seoul
Bukhansan Dulle-gil Trail
FreeGangbuk-gu · Bukhansan Ui Stn. (Ui-Sinseol Line)
A 21-section loop that runs gently below the ridgeline, with no summit climb involved. The Ui-dong pine forest path is a favourite with beginners.
Inwangsan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeJongno-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. / Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3)
A barrier-free boardwalk loop past the dramatic rock faces painted in Inwang Jesaekdo. Links to the Hanyang City Wall trail for panoramic city views.
Bugaksan Hanyang City Wall Trail
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) + bus
A historic walk along the fortress wall that once ringed Seoul. Easier to reach since the opening of Cheong Wa Dae, with city views from Baegakmaru.
Ansan Jarak-gil Trail
FreeSeodaemun-gu · Dongnimmun Stn. (Line 3)
Korea's first barrier-free loop forest trail. The boardwalk suits strollers and wheelchairs, with deep shade from pines and metasequoias and a tunnel of cherry blossoms in spring.
Achasan Mountain
FreeGwangjin-gu · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)
A gentle 287m hill good for beginners and families. Goguryeo fortress remains, Han River views, and one of Seoul's top sunrise spots.