응봉산
Mountain & trail · Seongdong-gu
At 95m, the summit is a 20-minute walk. The octagonal pavilion frames superb night views of the Han River, Seongsu Bridge and Lotte Tower. Famous for spring forsythia.
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Eungbongsan Palgakjeong Pavilion
FreeViewpoint · Eungbong Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
A night-view landmark taking in the Han River and Seoul Forest at a glance. In spring the whole hill is covered in forsythia.
Daehyeonsan Gymnasium
₩2,500Sports facility · Haengdang Stn. (Line 5)
Indoor badminton courts in Seongdong-gu. 6 courts.
Eungbong Neighborhood Park Badminton Court
FreeSports facility · Haengdang Stn. (Line 5)
Outdoor badminton court in Seongdong-gu, with 1 court. Open 24 hours.
Seongdong-gu Geumho Library
FreeLibrary · Singeumho Stn. (Line 5)
Public library in Seongdong-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Eungbong Sports Park Basketball Court
FreeSports facility · Eungbong Stn. (Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Free outdoor basketball court in a Hangang riverside park.
Dalmaji Neighborhood Park
FreePark · Oksu Stn. (Line 3, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Dalmaji Park occupies the hill behind Mitasa Temple and the Hyundai Apartments in Oksu-dong, named for the residents who long climbed here on the first full moon of the year to greet the moon. A rocky peak rising by the Han River, it offers close-up views of the water.
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 Ecological Park
FreeGwangjin-gu · Achasan Stn. (Line 5)
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.