Beginner
Dongnimmun Station–Beacon
~2.6 km · ~1 h
Distance
~2.6 km
Time
~1 h
Summit
296m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
독립문역→안산공원→봉수대 295.5m
Elevation Profile
The closest approach: about 1.3 km up from Dongnimmun Station past Ansan Park to the beacon.
Route by Section
1
Station → park
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Toward Seodaemun Independence Park.
Line 3 Dongnimmun — best transit access.
2
Park → beacon
⌄
A gentle forest walk to the beacon.
Views to Bukhansan and Inwangsan.
3
Beacon → down
⌄
Descend toward Mokgyejae Station.
Line 3 connects at Muakjae.
Gear
- Sneakers, water — easy.
Entry
- Free, no reservation.
Cautions
- Dawn crowds for sunrise.
Intermediate
Ansan Summit Circuit
~4.2 km · ~1 h 40 m
Distance
~4.2 km
Time
~1 h 40 m
Summit
296m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
안산공원→봉수대 295.5m→북릉→순환 복귀
Elevation Profile
A circuit over the top — about 230 m of cumulative gain in 1 h 40 m.
Route by Section
1
Park → beacon
⌄
A gentle climb to the beacon.
The metasequoia grove is lovely.
2
Beacon → north ridge
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The north ridge keeps the city views coming.
The Bukhansan–Inwangsan skyline.
3
Ridge → return
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Link the jarak-gil back to the park.
Follow jarak-gil signs — impossible to get lost.
Gear
- Sneakers, half a liter.
Entry
- Free.
Cautions
- Gentle year-round; little ice.
Advanced
Full Jarak-gil Circuit
~7 km · ~2 h
Distance
~7 km
Time
~2 h
Summit
296m
Difficulty
Mt.
✓
Permit
N/A
Course Flow
독립문→봉수대→북릉→무악재→순환 완주
Elevation Profile
The full 7 km of Korea first barrier-free circular trail — a symbolic route open to wheelchairs and strollers.
Route by Section
1
Dongnimmun to beacon
⌄
Follow the jarak-gil posts to the top.
Barrier-free grades — open to all.
2
Beacon to north ridge to Muakjae
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Down the north ridge to Muakjae.
A city panorama.
3
Muakjae to close
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The western leg closes the loop.
Popular at dawn and for night views.
Gear
- Sneakers, water.
Entry
- Free; use the accessibility guides.
Cautions
- Some stretches lack night lighting — bring a light.