Inwangsan Summit – Stairs to Namsan Seoul Tower loop from 한성대입구

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Inwangsan Summit – Stairs to Namsan Seoul Tower loop from 한성대입구

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Inwangsan Summit – Stairs to Namsan Seoul Tower loop from 한성대입구

06:39

20.7km

770m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.36 km

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Viewpoint

4.26 km

View of Seoul from Bugaksan

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Nice view over the city

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5.07 km

Changuimun Gate

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The South Korean capital Seoul originally had a status wall with four large and four small city gates. The Changuimun Gate is one of the four small city gates, located …

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6.58 km

Inwangsan Summit

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Great views. In warmer weather, head out early before it gets warm.

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6.86 km

Ascent to Inwangsan Peak

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Great hike up the peak

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7.02 km

View of Seoul from Inwangsan Peak

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As always, avoid the weekend if possible or start early.

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11.0 km

Archaeological Site

12.2 km

Hanyangdoseong Historic Site Museum

Archaeological Site

12.3 km

Stairs to Namsan Seoul Tower

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If you hike up, you will reach an altitude of around 260 meters, by stairs or on the circular path.

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13.0 km

N Seoul Tower

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Great view of Seoul, especially in the evening. You can even see the city from the bathroom :-)
The tower restaurant serves good food.

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13.3 km

Namsan Park

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Around the Namsan, meaning South Mountain, is the largest park in Seoul, Namsam Park. The Namsan can be reached on foot or by cable car. Here is also the N …

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15.1 km

조망명소

Viewpoint

20.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

5.47 km

5.20 km

1.36 km

1.24 km

184 m

102 m

Surfaces

6.60 km

5.66 km

5.24 km

1.36 km

1.29 km

415 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

21°C

12°C

42 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 9, 2024,Walking the Seoul City-Wall Walk

A nice walk along the almost restored city wall through the forests, onto the hills, and through the giant city

August 22, 2025,Seoul City Wall Walk: Stadtmauer der Superlative [Südkorea]

The Seoul City Wall Walk is certainly one of the most beautiful and spectacular hikes you can do in Seoul. The trail leads along the old city walls of Seoul over the ridges of the four inner-city mountains: Baegaksan, Naksan, Namsan, and Inwangsan.

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