Bukhansan

The Bukhansan trail was an absolute pleasure to complete. It was manageable without any major difficulties, making it suitable for most hikers. Toilets are available early along the trail, which is a thoughtful convenience. The path is well-constructed and clearly marked, with rest spots thoughtfully placed throughout the journey. The hike took around 5–6 hours at a relaxed pace. Highly recommended!

Very steep at the end but there is metal rope you can hold to climb. The view is amazing. I went there with my friends and it was really crowded because it was a public holiday. We started at 10 am. It took us 3 hours to go up, we spent an hour at the peak and then 2 hours to come down.

5 Hours for hiking .It was the best experience, I love when korean people walked down and cheer up to me “ fighting~ “

I started at 7am.. the trail took 4-5 hrs with breaks and lots of pictures. You should wear sturdy hiking shoes ! The trail markers are reliable enough but don’t be surprised to be lost because the trail can be ruined by natural causes. The view - amazing and totally worth it <3 be prepared to literally climb on your hands and knees and to use your core strength to pull yourself up :)

Absolutely a must do when in Seoul, especially if you’re an outdoor nature person who’s so sick of the city life. Views are 12/10 so pick a sunny and clear day if not you’ll totally waste your effort climbing. Before heading over, prepare some food and at least 1L of water. Climbing this mountain requires 12/10 of your effort as well. Definitely need to be above average fit if not reaching the top might be quite difficult. Endless stairs, terrain is a mix of steps and rocks, some parts can get quite slippery and tricky. We saw a heli-evacuation of someone who fell and injured her arm so it’s really not an easy climb!! Pro tip: If you see the temple- definitely go in to pray for strength.

It is so big that it has more than 50 access points. It has lots of peaks too! If you are a nature lover and you want to avoid the crowded destinations in Seoul, Mt. Bukhansan is the perfect place to go. The view is a just beautiful. It’s a mixture of Seoul city landscapes and nature. You’ll see a number of mini falls while hiking. Climbing to the top of Baegundae (the tallest peak) was a workout. My hiking thus far has not produced the billy goat legs I keep expecting to replace my own, so I struggled, huffed, and puffed my way to the top just before sunset. The colors were incredible once I got about halfway up. I couldn’t stop to take as many pictures as I wished since the light was fading fast and I had no clue about how much more hiking would be required until I reached the summit. There was also the issue of having too many beautiful things to photograph in every direction. 6 hours climb! Worth experience!

Took the reeking trail on the right and was in for an adventure. Early April still had some snow and ice on some parts around 500m. Cool views of giant Buddha a little under halfway of the hike, hidden in the mountains. Great views, a little challenging of a course but the trail is maintained. Met a few people along the way that were friendly and willing to help us with directions.

I hiked from "Bukhasanseong valley trail entrance", it took me 2h to the top and 2h back without stopping. Almost the whole way is in the shadow, except for the very end. The whole trail is just stairs with no moment to catch a break on a flat terrain. Take 2 liters of water per person. There are railings almost everywhere, which helped a lot, especially on the way down. The stones themselves are not tricky, and even though it`s always best to wear hiking boots, many people manage it in sneakers. I went up in sports sandals, but I was the only one crazy enough to be doing that. For the way down I changed into sport shoes. Also, there are a lot of hiking gear stores on the approach to the park entrance, so you can buy hiking sticks or shoes or clothes if you need to. It is a difficult hike if you are a regular person, I could barely walk for the next few days, even though I go on hikes multiple times every summer and on every vacation. Don`t bring children and don`t go during or right after the rain.