TripToTip
English | 한국어
← All Routes
🥾 Hiking
🟠 Challenging

Dobongsan Hiking Trail

A rocky, granite-peaked mountain on the northern edge of Seoul within Bukhansan National Park, popular for its dramatic ridgeline views.

Distance6.5 km
Recommended time1 day(s)
Best seasonSpring and autumn (best visibility and comfortable temperatures); avoid icy winter conditions without proper gear
Getting to the startDobongsan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1 or 7) is the standard starting point, about 40 minutes from central Seoul.
Getting back from the endDescent typically follows the same route back to Dobongsan Station, or via an alternate trail to Dobong Mountain Fortress.

Route Overview

Dobongsan is one of the most popular weekend hikes for Seoul residents, known for its jagged granite peaks and challenging rocky sections. The standard route from Dobongsan Station climbs past Mangwolsa Temple to Sinseondae, a viewpoint just below the true summit (Jaunbong, 740m) that most hikers treat as their destination since the final stretch to Jaunbong itself involves exposed rock scrambling typically done with ropes and chains already fixed in place.

Stage by Stage

1

Dobongsan Station

0.0 km from start

Trailhead directly outside the subway station exit.

2

Mangwolsa Temple

2.0 km from start

A historic temple along the ascent, a common rest point before the trail gets steeper.

3

Sinseondae Viewpoint

3.3 km from start

A rocky viewpoint just below the true summit (Jaunbong, 740m); most hikers treat this as the destination since the final stretch to Jaunbong involves exposed rock scrambling.

Other Routes in Korea

Busan Galmaetgil: Igidae Coastal Course

9.0 km

Gwanaksan Hiking Trail

8.0 km

Jeju Olle Trail: Route 1

15.1 km