Every weekend, Seoul’s subway trains are packed with people heading out to hike. Koreans are avid hikers, and Bukhan, Dobong, and Cheonggye Mountain offer Seoul’s citizens a rare chance to enjoy nature without straying far from home. Bukhan Mountain in particular has seen increased popularity, thanks to the new “Dullegil” trail, with 63.2km of path circling the mountain. More than 600 thousand people have visited since the trail opened to the public in September.
| Panorama of Bukhansan (Photo: Korea National Park) |
Bukhan Mountain extends through six districts in Seoul, including Jongno and Gangbuk, and three cities in Gyeonggi Province. Its highest peak is 836.5m, and the area is very popular for rock climbing.
Bukhansan Dullegil is a circular trail around the base of the mountain, created by unifying existing trails, roads, and byways. The twelve interlinked trails of moderate hiking make it an ideal alternative for people who want more strenuous exercise than just walking, but something easier than normal mountain hiking. Because the trail is made of interconnecting paths, hikers have the option of starting and stopping at places most convenient to them, and visitors don’t need to complete the entire trail in a single hike. This opens up new possibilities to families with children and people with difficulty walking long distances, who are often unable to undertake a more intensive climb.
| Dullegil (Photo: Yonhap News) |
Yoon Dae-won from National Park Service said, "Bukhansan used to have too many byways..," "We blocked some of unnecessary ones and connected others to main roads. This will also contribute to protecting animals and plants in the mountain," he added.
One of the sections, Hingureum-gil, leads to an observatory tower that offers fantastic views of Dobong, Surak, and Buram Mountain. The Sonamusup Trail meanders through a valley filled with pine trees. The “Sky Walk” Haneul Trail offers spectacular panoramas of downtown Seoul, and has become one of the most popular walks for visitors. No matter which path hikers choose, they’re sure to find something wonderful along the way.
| Dullegil (Photo: Korea National Park) |
Safety and convenience have also been considered in creating the trails, which include 35 rest stops and 9 observation spots.
The Bukhansan Dullegil is a new and enjoyable way to recover from the stresses of urban life in a pristine natural environment, without ever having to leave the city.
Source:Korea.net
Source:Korea.net
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