Discover our featured Full Courses — hikes that start at the subway, summit the peak, and loop back down to the station.

Gwanaksan

관악산

632 m4 available Routes

Sharp PeaksRidge WalkSkyline View

24Exit 4Sadang Station

Last Safe Start12:39 PM

Sadang Ridge → SNU Engineering Valley

9.2 km

Distance

3h 50m

Walking

30m

Bus

Difficulty

Reviews

Trailhead is close to the subway station

Ridge walk with unbroken city views

Final summit push is tough for beginners

This is my favorite hiking route on Gwanaksan Mountain. It offers the best accessibility from the subway station to the trailhead. While the beginning and the f......more

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신림Exit 1Gwanaksan Station

Last Safe Start12:44 PM

Gwanaksan Station Trail → Sadang Ridge

11.2 km

Distance

4h 15m

Walking

Difficulty

Reviews

Trail starts right at station exit

Gear rental at Tourism Center

Steep final climb after valley walk

This hiking route starts from Gwanaksan Station (Seoul National University) on the Sillim Line. Inside the station, you'll find the Seoul Hiking Tourism Center,......more

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2Exit 4Nakseongdae Station관악02-1

Last Safe Start1:09 PM

Jaunam Ridge → Mushroom Rock Ridge

5.5 km

Distance

2h 55m

Walking

55m

Bus

Advanced

Difficulty

Reviews

Best panoramic views on Gwanaksan

Bus required; seats at terminus

Many sections need safety railings

This loop trail starts at the SNU College of Engineering, ascends to Yeonjudae Peak via the Jaun-am course, and returns through the Mushroom Rock Ridge. While t......more

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2Exit 4Nakseongdae Station관악02-1

Last Safe Start11:24 AM

The 8-Peak Ridge → Swimming Pool Ridge

15.0 km

Distance

5h 15m

Walking

20m

Bus

Expert

Difficulty

Reviews

Encounter Iconic Rocks

GPS Tracking Highly Recommended

Extremely Rugged: Not Recommended for Beginners

[8-Peak Ridge: The Ultimate Thrill and Scenic Views] The 8-Peak Ridge (Palbong) is one of the most dynamic hiking courses in Gwanaksan, where you can encounter ......more

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