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15 Best Seoul Hikes

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The 15 seoul hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Seoul Hikes

Seoul: Mt Seorak + Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour - Picking Your Second Stop: Nami Island vs Naksansa Temple
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Seoul: Mt Seorak + Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

1.Seoul: Mt Seorak + Naksansa Temple or Nami Island Group Tour

Day trip from Seoul to Mt Seorak plus either Naksansa Temple or Nami Island, with real hiking time, coastal views, and easy logistics.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Younghee was our guide and she was very good at planning the series of activities. Time was definitely a constraint but with her guidance, we were able to maximise our activities and cover a lot of ground. She was informative about the places we went. I think it was overall a good experience for me.”

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Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner - The Naksan Park portion: a 2 km walk with a real-city view
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Seoul: Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner

Private Hiking tour to Bukhansan Peak(Baegundae: 836.5m) with Mountain Expert - Custom Route Planning Inside Bukhansan National Park
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Private Hiking tour to Bukhansan Peak(Baegundae: 836.5m) with Mountain Expert

3.Private Hiking tour to Bukhansan Peak(Baegundae: 836.5m) with Mountain Expert

Private hiking tour from Seoul to Bukhansan’s Baegundae 836.5m peak area with an expert guide, tailored pace, and hotel pickup.

★ 5.0

“Excellent time with Minho. Picked up continently from the hotel and grabbed food for the journey on the way. I needed a good home before a trip to Tibet and the tough route up Bukhansan was exactly what I needed. Uneven ground and verRead more”

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Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market - The snack stop: traditional market bites (including vegan-friendly picks)
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Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

4.Fortress Night Hike & Snack at a Local Market

A small-group night hike on Inwangsan’s fortress wall plus market snack tasting and optional lantern-alley dinner in Seoul.

★ 5.0

“Started out with trying some good food in a market. Then came the little hike up the stairs along the old fortress wall ending with a great night view of the city! Love the skyline view all lit up at night.”

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Hiking in Seoul : Bukhansan National Park - Price and Time: Is $142 Worth a 4.5-Hour Crunch?
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Hiking in Seoul : Bukhansan National Park

5.Hiking in Seoul : Bukhansan National Park

A guided hike in Bukhansan National Park from Seoul with temple stops, steep granite trails, and optional spa-and-meal payoff.

★ 5.0

“SAVE YOUR !! Disappointed that our hike destination was certainly not the one featured in the picture!! Hike was one of the shorter and easier routes that ended at the rock that looks like a hat. On the way to the rock, we passed on a lovely stream and a buddhist temple. ORead more”

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Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course - Where to Meet and How to Not Miss the 8:15 Start
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Bukhansan National Park: The Summit Course

6.Bukhansan National Park: The Summit Course

Guided hike to Seoul’s highest peak in Bukhansan National Park with a faster 4-hour route, rope-aided sections, and optional tofu lunch.

★ 5.0

“Our hike to Bukhansan was well organized, excellent and memorable one. Koa and Sam did a great job always ensuring participants are always keep safe first along enjoying the moment. Kudos to this Team! I will book again. Gamsamnida! 😍”

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Seoul Mountain Hike: Temples, Folklore & Traditional Meal - Getting to the trail: Gupabal Station and a short bus ride
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Seoul Mountain Hike: Temples, Folklore & Traditional Meal

7.Seoul Mountain Hike: Temples, Folklore & Traditional Meal

Bukhan Mountain hike from Seoul with small-group folklore, secret Buddhist temple stops, and a mountain lunch with drinks.

★ 5.0

“Shawn is ab amazing tour guide who is very experienced on this trail. Taking this tour you can expect a fun climb, spectacular views, interesting heritage sites and absolutely amazing stories told in a great way by Shawn.”

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Private Hiking to Bukhansan & Korean Style Spa(Include Lunch) - Seunggasa at the peak: Buddhism stories you can actually use
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Private Hiking to Bukhansan & Korean Style Spa(Include Lunch)

8.Private Hiking to Bukhansan & Korean Style Spa(Include Lunch)

Private Bukhansan hike to Seunggasa, Korean lunch, then a traditional sauna with pickup from Seoul. Private guide, comfort, and easy pace.

★ 5.0

“Our trip was amazing. Sophia was so kind and attentive to how we were doing the entire time. She took time to explain the history behind various plants and landmark of Bukhansan. We were beginner to intermediate hikers so took us on a route that was more suitable for us but view was equally beautiful.…”

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Bukhansan Mountain Private Hike with Lunch - Summit views over Seoul: the payoff you’re hiking for
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Bukhansan Mountain Private Hike with Lunch

9.Bukhansan Mountain Private Hike with Lunch

Private 5-hour Bukhansan hike with hotel pickup, English guide, city summit views, and Korean lunch north of Seoul.

★ 5.0

“The tour Guide picked us up at the hotel. It was a short drive to mt Bukhansan. The hike was very tiring with lots of rocky paths and its steep too. You Need to have little bit of fitness to climb up the mountains. Hike is about 7.4km. Wear hiking shoes. We reached Bibong Peak.…”

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Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course - Where to Meet and How to Not Miss the 8:15 Start
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Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course

10.Bukhansan National Park- The Summit Course

Bukhansan summit hike with English guide Koa, gear and poles provided, rope-assisted Baek-un-dae peak, optional tofu lunch.

★ 4.9

“We start on our tour early in the morning and it was a great decision. The mountain gets busy later in the day and it was so helpful to have Koa take care of the logistics. My favorite part was making friends in the group. Hikers are good people!”

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Seoul: Inwangsan Sunset Hike with Guide - Fortress Wall Stories on the Climb: Hanyang’s Seoul Defense
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Seoul: Inwangsan Sunset Hike with Guide

11.Seoul: Inwangsan Sunset Hike with Guide

Hike Inwangsan at sunset with a guide, lantern-lit fortress trails, and a night view of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Blue House, Namsan, and more.

★ 5.0

“The best thing was our tour guide, Mina. She was so warm and friendly. She gave us good information about the views as we ascended. She provided snacks for us at the top and make sure we had plenty of photo opportunities. My friend and I agreed that it was the best activity we’ve done…”

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Small Group Hike on Mt. Bukhan’s Secret Paths & Local Lunch - The Hike Itself: Quiet Forest Walking, Viewpoints, and a Calm Return
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Small Group Hike on Mt. Bukhan’s Secret Paths & Local Lunch

12.Small Group Hike on Mt. Bukhan’s Secret Paths & Local Lunch

Join a small group hike on Bukhansan’s hidden trails from Hidden Wall to quiet viewpoints, then enjoy a homemade Korean lunch with Makgeoli.

★ 5.0

“My mother and I had a wonderful time climbing the mountain with Min! She is a fantastic host and was patient with our slower pace. Lunch was also delicious - perhaps our best meal in Seoul. I have been to Seoul many times and this is truly a one of a kind memory. Thanks, Min!”

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Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul - The private ride out of Seoul: time, comfort, and pace
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Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul

13.Seoraksan National Park Ulsanbawi Hiking from Seoul

Private Seoraksan hike from Seoul to Ulsanbawi Rock Peak with expert guide, temple stops, and door-to-door pickup.

★ 5.0

“Had a great time with Chance for this mountain hike. It was actually my second time after 3years since the last trip with him and i was never bored during the entire trip as we chatted alot on politics, culture and many other topics. During the Read more”

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Private Bukhansan Hiking Tour (More Members Less Cost per Person) - Stop 2: Doseonsa Temple After the Climb
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Private Bukhansan Hiking Tour (More Members Less Cost per Person)

14.Private Bukhansan Hiking Tour (More Members Less Cost per Person)

Private Bukhansan hike from Seoul with pickup and small-group pacing, plus Doseonsa Temple after the climb. $168, 6–7 hours.

★ 4.5

“Highly recommended. It was good to get out of the bustle of the city for a day. This is a small employee owned company so you get excellent personal service. Kim our guide was able to tailor the trip to our needs. We are regular hikers at home but due to an injury we diRead…”

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Seoul: Night Namsan Hiking with Hidden Gem Recommendations - The first ride up: why the elevator matters
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Seoul: Night Namsan Hiking with Hidden Gem Recommendations

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