Bukhansan National Park — Attraction in Seoul

Exodus 6

1 Then the Lord said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.

2 And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the Lord:

3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name Jehovah was I not known to them.

4 And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.

5 And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant.

6 Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:

7 And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the Lord your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

8 And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the Lord.

9 And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.

10 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

11 Go in, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.

12 And Moses spake before the Lord, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?

13 And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.

14 These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.

15 And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon.

16 And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years.

17 The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

18 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.

19 And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.

20 And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.

21 And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.

22 And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.

23 And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

24 And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.

25 And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.

26 These are that Aaron and Moses, to whom the Lord said, Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to their armies.

27 These are they which spake to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt: these are that Moses and Aaron.

28 And it came to pass on the day when the Lord spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,

29 That the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, I am the Lord: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee.

30 And Moses said before the Lord, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh...

Here's an overview of the main peaks in the park and their respective levels of difficulty:

Baegundae Peak: Height: Approximately 836 meters (2,743 feet). Difficulty: Moderate to challenging. The hike to Baegundae Peak involves steep inclines and some rocky terrain, making it more challenging. There are ropes and handrails in certain sections to assist hikers. The effort is well worth it for the stunning panoramic views from the summit.

Insubong Peak: Height: Approximately 810 meters (2,657 feet). Difficulty: Moderate to challenging. Insubong Peak is known for its impressive granite rock formations, making it a popular spot for rock climbers. The trail involves a steady climb with some steep sections, particularly near the peak.

Dobongsan Peak: Height: Approximately 740 meters (2,428 feet). Difficulty: Moderate to challenging. Dobongsan Peak offers a mix of forested trails and rocky paths. The climb can be strenuous, particularly in the final stretch, but the views from the top are rewarding.

Suraksan Peak: Height: Approximately 637 meters (2,090 feet). Difficulty: Moderate. Suraksan Peak is a slightly easier option compared to the others, making it suitable for hikers with moderate experience. The trail offers a steady ascent through scenic forests.

Gugibong Peak: Height: Approximately 352 meters (1,154 feet). Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Gugibong Peak is one of the lower peaks in Bukhansan and offers a relatively easy hike. It's a good option for beginners or those looking for a shorter, more...

I took the difficult route for baegundae peak difficult course. Set aside at LEAST 6HOURSE for this hike.

PLEASE have a proper hiking shoes, this course has lots of steep slopes and high uneven stones. Bring sufficient water, highly recommend to bring at least 1-2litres of water. It’s a very enjoyable experience and I recommend everyone to try this. Set aside 3hrs to hike up and probably 2.5hr to hike down.

Started my journey at the tourist information center around 11.33am, reach a board that states baegundae difficult course (2.6km) or baegundae easy course (4.1km) at 12pm. (Around 30min walk)

I chose the baegundae difficult course (2.6km) and reach the peak 2.20pm. In between with multiple break of around fe minutes. Took around 2hr 20min to reach the top. If I include the walk from the information center, it’s around 2hr 50min.

I rested around 40min at the peak enjoying the scenery and eat my gimbak lunch!

Hike down 3pm to 5.33pm (2hr 33min) from the peak to “Barrier Free Trail” (5-10min away from tourist information center)

Free entry, I went on a Public Holiday and it’s fairly crowded. For some reasons even thou the park close at 5pm from google. I still see a lot of people coming in and hiking up when I’m coming down.

FYI, My fitness level is fair. I exercise at least once or twice a week usually by going for a spin class. Or for those that totally don’t exercise or have no stamina please set...