Gwanaksan Mountain

관악산

Nature · Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Nearby stations and stops

  • Bus stop 제2공학관 · straight-line 176m
  • Bus stop 유회진학술정보관.제1공학관 · straight-line 347m

Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31

Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2023-01-02 · Collected: Not provided

Reaching 632.2 meters in x_height, Gwanaksan Mountain is the symbol and pride of Gwanak-gu district in Seoul. Most of the cultural heritage of the district originates from Gwanaksan Mountain. Since it was designated as a city natural park in 1968, it has continued to serve as a favorite place for relaxation and excursion for Seoul citizens. The various rocky peaks and the deep valleys give the mountain a rugged feel. The mountain's size and close proximity to Seoul make it easy for Seoul residents to make a day trip. In the spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom near the entrance to the mountain, and a Rhododendron Festival is held when the rhododendrons are in full bloom. At the mountain's summit are Wongaksa Temple and Yeonjuam Hermitage, which were built by Taejo Yi Seong-gye (the founder of the Joseon dynasty) to ward off misfortune when he decided to move the capital to Seoul. There are also other temples and hermitages, and a ground radar observation post. Yeonjudae Hermitage, located atop a cliff, is where all the hiking trails of Gwanaksan Mountain meet.

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI