Jongno-gu, Seoul
Seoul City Wall over Naksan: Hyehwamun to Heunginjimun
2.4 km35 minModerate
Follow the old Seoul city wall from Hyehwamun Gate over Naksan Park, past the Ihwa mural village, down to Heunginjimun Gate. The ridge gives wide views over the city, and it is especially popular around sunset.
Before you go
- Start: nearest subway
- Hansung Univ. Station (Line 4) · about 130 m
- Finish: nearest subway
- Dongdaemun Station (Line 1, Line 4)
- Best time
- Sunset
- Good to know
- City views from the fortress ridge, with a downhill stretch toward Heunginjimun.
Watch the walk
Walked this route on camera? Suggest your video
The route
- StartHyehwamun Gate
- Stop 1Naksan Park
- Stop 2Ihwa Mural Village
- FinishHeunginjimun Gate
Route lines come from OpenStreetMap walking directions between the named stops (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL). Distance and time are calculated, not measured on foot. osol has not walked these routes to check them; follow local signs.
This walk, in a book
Lay the photos you took along this route into a square photobook — cover, route drawing and a page for every photo.
Traveler reviews
How was this walk?
No reviews yet. Walked this route? Tell other travelers how it went.
Write a review
Plan your visit
Essentials for walking in Korea
- Korea eSIM with unlimited dataMaps and videos on the go.Klook
- T-money transport cardSubway and buses to the start of every walk.Klook
- Discover Seoul PassOne pass for entry to many Seoul attractions.Klook
- AREX express train from Incheon AirportNon-stop to Seoul Station.Klook
- Incheon Airport limousine busDirect coach from the airport to districts across Seoul.Klook
- Same-day luggage delivery in SeoulSend bags between airports, Seoul Station and hotels, then walk hands-free.Klook
Booking links go to Klook. osol may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.