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Hike Bukhansan National Park, just outside central Seoul, with a local guide on quiet hidden trails away from the tourist crowds. Follow the Sumeunbyeok route loved by local hikers through forest paths and along scenic ridges to a viewpoint at about 780 m, overlooking granite peaks and mountain ridges. With a maximum of 8 people, the small group moves at its own pace with plenty of time for breaks and photos. After the hike, enjoy a hearty Korean home-style lunch with makgeolli at a small restaurant run by a local grandmother.

Meet at Gupabal Station and
head out on Bukhansan's hidden trails
Meet your guide at Gupabal Station and ride the bus for about 20 minutes to Bukhansan National Park. Instead of the busiest trails, you follow the quiet Sumeunbyeok route favored by local hikers, through peaceful forest paths and along scenic ridges. The hike lasts about 3 hours.
Take in granite peaks from a viewpoint at about 780 m

At the viewpoint, majestic granite peaks rise around you and mountain ridges stretch into the distance. The trail includes uphill and rocky sections, so this is a proper hike rather than a light walk. The group moves at its own pace with plenty of time for breaks and photos.
Along the way, your guide shares stories about the mountain, Seoul and everyday Korean life, with lots of time to chat. The descent follows a quieter valley trail, and if the stream is flowing, you stop by the water for a short rest.
Enjoy a Korean home-style lunch at a grandmother's restaurant

After the hike, have lunch for about 1 hour at a small local restaurant run by a Korean grandmother. No tourist menu here, just hearty home-style Korean food, warm soup and simple side dishes, served with makgeolli. After lunch, ride the bus for about 20 minutes back to Gupabal Station, where the tour ends.
※ In case of heavy rain or unsafe weather, the hike may be canceled or rescheduled.
※ The rest by the stream depends on the weather and water levels.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Gupabal Station Exit 1
Gupabal Station Exit 1, Seoul, South Korea
Meeting point info:
Meet your guide in front of Exit 1 of Gupabal Station. The exact meeting point and time will be confirmed by message after booking.
Gupabal Station Exit 1, Seoul, South Korea