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This route follows a popular urban walk in Seoul around the Old City Wall (also known as the Fortress Wall), encircling a part of the city and incorporating the slopes of four mountains. The full loop is 19 km. Note that this is a challenging, hilly route with a lot of stairs, as the wall climbs part of a couple of mountains. The northern section is the most scenic. This path isn’t found on conventional maps. However, this trail map has excellent information on the path, divided into sections, with points of interest and transport options. The path is well-marked. On sections along city streets, look for signs on electric poles.
This New York Times article features an excellent, detailed description of the route, with scenic & historic highlights…and also some recommended snack and eating spots. The Times description is of the more northern 11 km, starting at the western edge near Muak Children’s Park, just south of Inwangsan Mountain, and following the route clockwise, to Heunginjimun Gate. It covers Inwangsan, Baegaskan, and Naskan mountains. The southern section is an additional ~8 km, covering Namsan Mountain and the Sungyemun Trail.
Add-Ons: Additional trails accessible in some of the mountain parks.
- Full loop is 18.6 km (11.6 miles). Can be done in sections
- Very hilly -- lots of stairs!
- Can start at any point. The start in the described NYT article is at the western edge, near Muak Children’s Park
- Good subway access along most of route
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