국토의 70%가 산인 한국에서 등산은 사실상 국민 취미입니다 — 풀세트 고어텍스로 무장한 어르신들이 당신을 앞질러 가는 광경을 각오하세요. 서울 도심 속 1.9km 화강암 능선부터 유네스코 등재 봉우리까지, "운동화에 2시간"짜리부터 제대로 정상을 노리는 하루까지 다양합니다.
📍 Seoul · Starts near Bukhansan Ui; Cloud Garden Trail toward Jeongneung · Bukhansan Ui Stn (Ui-Sinseol Line)
Flat perimeter trekking through forest shade and skywalk decks
·Skywalk viewing decks
·Cool forest shade, suitable for families and seniors
·Each segment takes 1–2 hours
🕑 Spring and autumn are best; flat enough for midsummer and winter too무료easy
💡 Sneakers are fine. Great when you want the "mountain atmosphere" without committing to a summit climb.
Gwanaksan (Yeonjudae)관악산 (연주대)
📍 Seoul · Seoul Nat'l University side or Sadang ridge route · Seoul Nat'l University Stn (Line 2) or Sadang Stn · SNU Stn → Gwanaksan entrance; or Sadang Stn for the ridge course
Summit Yeonjudae, a Goryeo-era hermitage at 632m, with views south of the Han River
·SNU course about 2–3 hours
·Sadang ridge course is rocky and harder — good for scramblers
·Yeonjudae hermitage at the peak
🕑 Spring azaleas, autumn foliage; ridge winds are strong무료moderate
Inwangsan (City Night-View Hike)인왕산 (도심 야경 산행)
📍 Seoul · Linked with the Hanyangdoseong fortress wall trail · Gyeongbokgung Stn or Dongnimmun Stn
Views down over Cheong Wa Dae and Gyeongbokgung from the fortress wall (339m)
·Hanyangdoseong (Seoul City Wall)
·Seonbawi (Zen Rock)
·Pairs well with Namsan Tower for night views
🕑 Sunset and night views recommended; easy access even in winter무료easy
💡 The best value course to bag city + history + views all at once — ideal first hike for foreigners.
📍 Seoul · Start at Changuimun (Jahamun) or Waryong Park
From Baegangmaru summit, sweeping views of Cheong Wa Dae and Seoul
·A history trek combining hiking and heritage
·About 2–3 hours, easy to moderate
·Crosses over into the history-interest theme
🕑 Autumn foliage and clear days무료moderate
💡 Fully open now (ID used to be required). Bringing your passport is still advised.
Seoraksan (Gwongeumseong Cable Car + Biseondae)설악산 (권금성 케이블카 + 비선대)
📍 Sokcho · Seoraksan Sogongwon · Dong Seoul Terminal → Sokcho, about 2–2.5 hours
Ulsanbawi cliff scenery, Sinheungsa Temple and autumn foliage (Daecheongbong 1,708m)
·Cable car to the observatory in 5 minutes for families
·Flat trek to Biseondae, round-trip 2–3 hours
·Daecheongbong summit is a 12-hour expert-only day climb
🕑 October foliage is the best in Korea; cable car runs year-round₩11,000easy
💡 Gwongeumseong cable car round-trip about 11,000 KRW; reaches the observatory in 5 minutes — fine for non-hikers and families. National park entry is free.