Bukhansan Baegundae Peak Hiking Tour

From Ui Station to Korea's Iconic Granite Summit, via Doseonsa Temple

Meeting Time 08:00 · Ui Station

Return ~15:30 · Ui Station

Duration Approx. 7.5 hours

Difficulty Challenging

Tour Overview

Meeting Point

Ui Station (Line 4 / Ui-Sinseol Line), Exit 2CourseUi Station → Gear Rental Shop → Bukhansan Ui-dong Entrance → Doseonsa Temple → Baegundae Shelter → Baegundae Peak (round trip) Round-trip DistanceApprox. 7.8 km (elevation gain approx. 660m)

Group Size Small group, max 8 guests per English-speaking guide

What's Included

Licensed English-speaking guide, snack (Gimbap) & 1bottle of water.

What to BringHiking shoes, water, personal snacks, weather-appropriate clothing (see checklist below)

COURS

08:00Meet 🚩 Meet at Ui Station

📍 Ui Station (Line 4 / Ui-Sinseol Light Rail), Exit 2

Guide introduction, guest check-in, quick briefing on the day's route and safety points.

⏱ 15 min

08:15Gear Rental🎒 Gear Rental Shop near Ui Station

Guests are fitted with trekking poles, gaiters, and gloves as needed. Guide checks each guest's footwear and clothing before departure.

🧤 Rental Gear Available

Basic gear is included in the tour price; helmets are optional for the chain section near the summit. Trekking polesGaitersGlovesHelmet (optional)

⏱ 25 min

08:40Move

🚶 Gear Shop → Bukhansan Ui-dong Trail Entrance

Short walk to the official park entrance. Restrooms and a final water refill point are available here.

⏱ 20 min

09:00Trailhead

⛰️ Ui-dong Entrance → Doseonsa Temple

📍 Bukhansan National Park, Ui-dong entrance

Gentle warm-up section along a paved forest road, gradually narrowing into a mountain trail.

A good pace-setting stretch — guide checks everyone's stride before the steeper sections begin.

⏱ 40 min

09:40Culture Stop

🛕 Doseonsa Temple

📍 Doseonsa, Bukhansan National Park

Rest stop with a short guided introduction to Doseonsa's history and the giant rock-carved Buddha statue. Restrooms available.

⏱ 20 min

10:00Ascent

🥾 Doseonsa → Baegundae Shelter (백운산장)

The trail steepens noticeably, with rocky steps, wooden stairways, and several rope-assisted sections.

This is the most physically demanding stretch before the summit push — steady pace and short water breaks recommended.

⏱ 90 min

11:30Rest

🏔️ Arrive at Baegundae Shelter (780m)

📍 Baegunsanjang, last shelter before the summit

Rest, restroom break, and light snack. This is the final staging point before the summit ascent.

⏱ 30 min

12:00Summit Push

⛓️ Baegundae Shelter → Baegundae Peak (836.5m)

The final ascent follows exposed granite slabs fitted with fixed iron chains and railings.

Guide leads single-file on the chain sections; guests should keep both hands free and follow spacing instructions closely. This section may be closed by park authorities in high wind, rain, or icy conditions.

⏱ 40 min

12:40Summit

🏁 Baegundae Peak Summit

📍 836.5m, highest peak of Bukhansan

🎉 Tour Highlight

Panoramic views over Seoul and the surrounding ridgelines. Group photo and free time to take in the view before descent.

⏱ 25 min

13:05Descent

⬇️ Summit → Baegundae Shelter

Careful descent along the same chain section, guide leading pace.

⏱ 35 min

13:40Lunch

🍱 Lunch Break at Baegundae Shelter

Light packed lunch or simple shelter snacks (guests may pre-order a trail lunch box, or bring their own).

⏱ 30 min

14:10Descent

🚶 Baegundae Shelter → Doseonsa → Ui-dong Entrance

Full descent retracing the morning route, at a relaxed, guided pace.

⏱ 75 min

15:25Wrap-up

🎒 Gear Return & Farewell

📍 Ui Station area

Return rented gear, brief wrap-up, and tour ends. Guests are free to continue on their own from Ui Station.

⏱ 15 min

What to Bring & Wear

Sturdy hiking shoes with good grip (required)

Personal water bottle (1L minimum)

Hat and sunscreen

Light gloves (for the chain sections)

Weather-layered clothing (mountain weather changes quickly)

Trail snacks or energy bars

Small daypack

Camera or phone for summit photos

Important Notes

This tour includes a steep, exposed chain-assisted section near the summit and is best suited to guests with hiking experience or a reasonable fitness level.

The final summit ascent may be modified or skipped at the guide's discretion in case of rain, strong wind, ice, or overcrowding at the chain section.

Restrooms are available at Ui-dong entrance, Doseonsa Temple, and Baegundae Shelter — none beyond the shelter.

Please advise the guide in advance of any knee, heart, or respiratory conditions.

Tour timing may shift depending on group pace and trail conditions.