Inwangsan — Local services in Seoul

There are 2 different starting points to choose from. Here are the starting points pinned with address for google maps and for naver maps…..

Start point #1: Google maps: Jahamun Pass. Poet Yoon Dongju's Hill 자하문고개.윤동주문학관 (this is one of the bus stops.) Naver maps: Seoul Jongno-gu Changuimun-ro 42

Start point #2: Google maps: 산1-25 Sajik-dong, Jongno District, Seoul Naver maps: Seoul Seodaemun-gu Tongil-ro 34-gil 72-27

A tip to you if you use the starting point #1 I suggest after crossing the street from the bus station, keep an upward direction because if you go down on that road or down this little slope, it won’t take you to the top of the mountain. Hope this helps you out whether you’re local or foreigner.

And have fun as the hiking only takes about total of 1 hour. There is usually a lot of people at the top of the mountain peak to take photos so just plan your schedule accordingly if you are planning to take pictures up there. Because there will probably be a line. Took me about 10 ish minutes up there.

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We took Inwangsan hillside by accident, We went to see Gyeongbokgung but it was close every tuesday we look around and saw a little trail up the hill in the background didn't knew is was Inwangsan hill, decided to see if there was a trail up the hill, on our way there was lot's of café shops, restaurants and we found this small burger place just before the trail starts that made some delious brugers and fries. Found out there's three peak on Inwangsan hil, you can take all three peak's if you are in good shape we took the first peak, along the trail you can look down to some amazing view's it only gets better the higher you go, getting to the top can be a bit dangerous so always go with some friends there are medical staff going up and down the trail should you injure yourself. Pick a sunny day to go and don't forget water and snacks and enjoy the journey,...

Obviously, this is an easy mountain comparing to others in Seoul. But, still needs to be careful for each step. Starting from the west (near Dongnimmun Station) is recommended for an easy ending(near Changuimun Gate). Sajik Neighborhood Park near west end is really beautiful with cosmos flowers in October. Start to go down before it's too dark. Some tracks don't have lights and they're risky. 2~3 hours depending on pace. Also, there are other places to see on the mountain such as Changeuimun Gate, Sukgulam Temple, Suseonngdong Valley, Mumudae Observatory, etc. Dulegil(walkaround trail in low area) is much easier than wall walking and good for children...