[2025 Goyang-si Attraction] Travel Guide for Baekundae, Bukhansan Mountain Peak (Updated Apr)

**🌄 The Call of the Peak** Imagine trading Seoul’s skyscrapers for granite ridges, the hum of traffic for birdsong, and the rush of deadlines for the thrill of summiting a peak that towers over one of the world’s busiest cities. *This is Mount Bukhansan*—a hiker’s paradox where urban chaos meets wild serenity. As someone who’s chased trails across three continents, I can confidently say: **this mountain will change you**. --- **🥾 Why Bukhansan?** Let’s cut to the chase. Why should *you* tackle this peak? - **It’s Seoul’s backyard escape**: Just 30 minutes from Gangnam’s neon glow, you’ll find trails that feel worlds away. - **Raw challenge meets reward**: From heart-pumping scrambles to serene temple paths, every route tests your grit and rewards you with **views that belong on a postcard**. - **History underfoot**: You’re not just hiking—you’re tracing 1,300-year-old fortress walls and meditating at temples where monks still chant at dawn. --- **🚶♂️ My Journey to Baegundae: Sweat, Stone, and Soul** Let me paint you a picture of my first summit: - **5:30 AM start**: Beat the crowds (trust me, this mountain gets *busy*). The air was crisp, my headlamp cutting through dawn’s blue haze. - **The climb**: The final 1km to Baegundae (836.5m) isn’t a hike—it’s a *climb*. Hands gripped cold granite, boots seeking purchase on ancient boulders. Adrenaline trumped fatigue. - **The payoff**: At the top, Seoul sprawled below like a circuit board, the Han River glinting in sunrise gold. In that moment, I understood why Koreans call this mountain *“the lungs of Seoul.”* --- **🔥 Trail Tips from a Convert** 1. **Choose Your Battle**: - **Baegundae Trail** (Hard): For glory-seekers. 4–5 hours round-trip. - **Doseonsa Temple Loop** (Moderate): Culture + nature. Spot the 1,100-year-old pine! - **Bukhansanseong Fortress** (Easy–Moderate): History buffs, this is your path. 2. **Gear Up Smart**: - Gloves (yes, for rock scrambling!), hiking poles, and *2L of water*. Those ridges get HOT. 3. **Timing is Everything**: - Weekday hikes = solitude. Weekends = prepare for “hiker traffic jams” near peaks. 4. **Safety First**: - Rescue teams airlift 600+ hikers yearly. Don’t be a statistic—check weather, pack a headlamp, and respect your limits. --- **🍂 Seasons of Bukhansan** - **Autumn (Oct–Nov)**: The mountain blazes red. Instagram alert: Maple leaves frame fortress walls. - **Winter**: Icy trails? Microspikes recommended. Frozen waterfalls = magic. - **Spring**: Cherry blossoms line the base. Summer? Embrace the sweat—forest shade is your friend. --- **🙏 The Hiker’s Mantra Here** Local hikers live by: *“The mountain teaches you what you need to learn.”* For me, Bukhansan taught resilience. For you? Maybe it’ll be patience as you navigate rocky steps, wonder as you touch 18th-century fortress stones, or pure joy as you high-five strangers at the summit. --- **🗺️ Your Turn: Answer

Bukhansan is a great place to enjoy natural scenery away from the city center of Seoul, so whenever I need healing, I visit Bukhansan without thinking. The road to Baekundae took quite a while and was difficult, but the view of Seoul from the peak of Baekundae, which I climbed breathlessly, was truly spectacular. The mountain and the cityscape beneath the clouds are so beautiful that even on a cloudy day, I recommend climbing Baekundae Peak at least once. #March Travel Support Grant Event

Baekundae, the peak of Bukhansan where you can enjoy a satisfying hike in the metropolitan area! This place is a place where the danger of the rock ridge is high, but the surrounding scenery makes you forget the difficulty of 836m. Shortest course - Take a taxi from Bukhansan Ui Station and get off at Doseonsa Parking Lot, it's only 2.2km. I walked from Bukhansan Ui Station, started at 10, took a picture of Baekundae at 12, ate, and came down at 3. It was a dynamic and beautiful hike. I recommend it. #MarchTravelSupportEvent

Bukhansan, where you can enjoy a satisfying hike in the metropolitan area, is the peak Baekundae~ Winter hiking is dangerous due to the high altitude, but the surrounding scenery makes you forget the difficulty of 836m~ Shortest course- Take a taxi from Bukhansan Ui Station and get off at Doseonsa Parking Lot, it's only 2.2km~ I walked from Bukhansan Ui Station, started at 10, took a picture of Baekundae at 12, ate, and came down at 3. It was a dynamic and beautiful hike. #CanadaFlightEvent

#MarchTravelSupportEvent The King of Clouds, Baekundae – How can I forget this moment… 🌫️ I decided to go hiking with my sisters, but the day before, we suddenly heard news of rain. Of course, I thought, “We can’t go tomorrow,” but my sisters said, “This is fate, there’s a high chance of clouds!”** and declared that we would hike at dawn at sunrise… 😵💫 In the end, I took a taxi to arrive at dawn and climbed up steadily… Wow, my goodness. Is this really the scenery that unfolds before my eyes? I never thought I would see the cloud sea I’ve only heard of in words in person. The moment when clouds flow along the mountain ridge and a dreamy sea unfolds above the city. All the hardships disappeared in the breathtaking wonder. They say that clouds are difficult to see because of the difficult conditions, but I was grateful that I could capture this scene with my own eyes. Is this really Korea? ㅠㅠ It was a scenery that I won’t forget until I die. If you have any plans to go hiking, definitely try it on a day when the clouds are rising. You might encounter a scene that will remain in your memory for the rest of your life…! 🏔️✨

Scaling new heights and conquering fears! 🏔 My first mountain climb was a journey of perseverance and discovery. Every step brought breathtaking views and a deeper appreciation for nature. Here's to many more adventures and new peaks to conquer! Highly recommend everyone to take their first step #FirstClimb #AdventureAwaits #NatureLover #NewBeginnings

Bughasan National park is a huge area with lots of trails to explore, however one of the most popular and the most iconic trail is to the top of the highest mountain around Seoul- 836 meters. There are 2 trails to the top, one is 2.6 and another 4.2 kilometers. Id highly recommend to rake shorter "mode difficult" trail. It isn't much more difficult than the other but it is much shorter. And in any case you will end up holding on chains at the last section to the top. Hiking "difficult" trail takes uphill about 2.5 hours. Views are amazing and the hile absolutely worth the effort. Tip: You will be grabbing to metal chains and ropes, so bring gloves! One more tip: it is very windy at the top. Get a jacket! And one more tip: it may get very crowded during weekends, so weekdays are much better! #seoultrip #southkorea #seoul #hiking #koreatrip #100waysoftravel 💞Reasons to Recommend: probably the best hike in the area. Stunning views. Good exercise.

#HotelAccommodationEvent I went hiking in Bukhansan National Park! Baekundae is the peak of Bukhansan on the border between Gangbuk-gu, Seoul and Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do The Baekundae course is famous for being the most difficult, but you need to do some rock climbing to get to the top of Baekundae But it was more fun! #Bukhansan #Hiking #Baekundae

Spent an awesome morning climbing Baegundae Peak at Bukhansan. From Seoul city to the East entrance, it took me about 1.5 hrs via bus and subway. A cool 10 degrees celsius in the morning but around 5 degrees at the peak where it was windy! Do bring along a windbreaker and jacket. Spent about 3.5 hours hiking up and down the peak, from East to West with lots of photos taken of the picturesque scenery. Highly recommended!!. #bukhansan #baegundae #seoul Address - Baegundae Peak Ambiance/Facilities - Toilets near the start point Highlights - Bukhanseong Fortress, Peak w state flag Avg. Price per Person - free Rating - Fairly tough climb near the peak. Bring gloves as you will be hanging on to railings and cables.

Hiking destinations that even beginners can go to! ⛰️ Bukhansan is a great place to go from anywhere in Seoul! I'll tell you about the easiest course among them! A course from Bukhansan Ui Station to Doseonsa Temple and Baekundae! The Baekundae Sky Road to the final summit was a bit rough because it was made up of only rock walls, but the view from the summit is truly magnificent! How about a hiking destination for your Seoul trip this weekend?🌿 📍Bukhansan, Baekundae #SeoulTravel#Bukhansan#SeoulHiking#Baekundae