Seoul Trail
Seoul Trail is a 157 km hiking route through Seoul, suited to hikers who want city-edge ridge and forest walking terrain and a clear multi-day objective.
Route overview
A multi-stage route through Seoul, with highlights including Seoul mountains, forest paths, city views, river sections.
Seoul Trail gives hikers a structured way to experience Seoul over several days. The route is best approached as a staged hike, with planning attention on permits, accommodation, weather, navigation and daily distance. For BuddieHikes, it is a strong candidate because the trail is long enough or remote enough to benefit from a hiking partner, while still being understandable as a clear route objective.
Trail facts
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Seoul
- Distance
- 157 km
- Typical duration
- 8–10 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation gain
- Not specified
- Best season
- March to November
- Trail type
- Urban-ridge trail
Access and logistics
- Bookings
- Book accommodation, huts, campsites or required permits ahead in peak season.
Safety context
Expect changing surfaces, exposed sections, road crossings and variable access to services.
Highlights
Seoul mountains forest paths city views river sections
Why find a buddy
This route is well suited to finding a hiking buddy because the distance, logistics and multi-day structure are easier and safer to manage with someone who has a similar pace and planning style.
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.