Cheonggyesan Mountain | Seocho-gu, Seoul

Cheonggyesan

Located near Seoul’s ever evolving Gangnam, Cheonggyesan helps residents and visitors rise above modernity and appreciate the simplicity of past generations.

Access this mountain by going to Yangjae Station on orange line 3 and take exit 5. From there jump on bus 8441, 8442, or 4432. If you’re looking for a more scenic route, Cheonggyesan is perfect for that.

Cheonggyesan Hiking Trail

• Course 1: Wonteogol Entrance → Wonteogol Yaksuteo (mineral spring) → Kkalttakgogae Ridge → Heliport → Maebong Peak (3km / 1 hr 20 min)
• Course 2: Wonteogol Entrance → Cheongaesa Temple → Gilmajae Pavilion → Maebong Peak (2.7km / 1hr)
• Course 3: Cheonggyegol Entrance → Cheonggyegol Yaksuteo (mineral spring) → Gilmajae Pavilion → Heliport → Maebong Peak (2.13km / 1 hr)
• Course 4: Gaenarigol Entrance → Ongnyeobong Peak → Santokki Ongdalsaem → Heliport → Maebong Peak (4.32km / 2 hr 10 min)
• Course 5: Yangjae Truck Terminal → Ongyeobong Peak → Heliport → Maebong Peak (4.7km / 2 hr 20 min)

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