Looking for light hiking course in Seoul?
Most of time I travel, I find myself eating a lot compared to usual day.
I don`t know the reason. but I just feel that i have to do it.
And This gluttony makes me that i want to do a light workout, even if i`m in traveling.
In this circumstance, a light hiking might be great choice for us. that`s why i want to share the easy but satisfying hiking course in Seoul, Korea.
How about hiking Inwangsan mountain?
You might be a little scared by just hearing 'hiking mountain'. but you don`t need to be worried because Inwangsan is so easy that we can climb under 2 hours. (round trip)
The height of this mountain is 338.2m which is 1,110ft and it does not have steep slopes.
That is the reason many people including travelers visit this mountain.
If you climb Inwangsan mountain, you could see a lot of tourist here.
Whenever you visit Inwangsan, it gives you great experience and beautiful scenery.
But the best timing to visit this mountain is spring or autumn.
So if you plan to visit this place, you better refer to Korean weather.
Weather in Korea
Spring : March to May (Weather and temperature is great)
Autumn : September, October. (You can watch yellow wave of fallen leaves)
It`s not far from Gyeongbokgung Station
Actually Inwangsan has a lot of course. but my recommendation is to start from Gyeongbokgung Station. Because It`s normal and many people choosing course.
First thing you have to do is to find Exit 1 of Gyeongbokgung Station.
You can find road signs like below.
And what you have to follow is 'Inwangsan Jarak-gil Trail'.
If you keep following the road sign to 'Jarak-gil Trail', you could face like the entrance of a castle road. Then you are right place to enjoy mountain.
You are worried because you have bad sense of direction. You don`t need to be frustrated since there are many people heading to the mountain at Gyeongbokgung Station Exit1.
So just follow the people wearing big bag or back pack. Then you will find yourself reaching the entrance of the mountain.
You want to find people like below in Photograph (It`s us heading to Jarak-gil)
The scenery of the Inwangsan Mountain
I know hiking is really hard even if the height of the mountain is low.
But i also know the endurance will give us beautiful scenery and view.
If you don`t give up, and you reach the summit of the mountain
you can enjoy the amazing view like below photograph that i took.
I think it is plausible that hiking Inwangsan is a satisfying activity in consideration of the time it takes to reach the top of the mountain. Since it takes about only 40 minutes.
One tip that i want give is that you have to be prepared for bachelor`s fare
so that you can enjoy the light food while watching magnificent mountain view.
Sandwich or Gimbap or anything else will be great. just take care of the trash after eating.
So why don`t yo give it a try? If you like workout and activity.
Or if you want a fresh experience while traveling, You will never be disappointed.
