Inwangsan city-wall trail

From the former Donuimun Gate site to Changuimun, this city-wall section crosses Inwangsan’s granite summit and finishes by Yun Dongju Hill.

The walk, at a glance.

From Former Donuimun Gate site
To Changuimun Gate

What the terrain asks of you.

• City streets
• Fortress-wall steps
• Granite summit
• Exposed viewpoints

Along the way.

1. 01

   Donuimun Gate site

   Begin the published Inwangsan wall section.

2. 02

   Inwangsan summit

   The high granite viewpoint above central Seoul.

3. 03

   Yun Dongju Hill

   Continue toward the northern end of this section.

4. 04

   Changuimun Gate

   Finish the route and use your planned onward connection.

Getting to the start.

• Use Seodaemun Station, Seoul Subway Line 5, Exit 4 for the Donuimun approach.
• This route finishes at Changuimun. Plan onward transport from that end instead of assuming a return to the starting station.

Before you set off.

• Check the Seoul City Wall website and local notices for access changes.
• The short city setting still includes stairs and a granite summit. Choose footwear for the surface and weather.
• Keep to the signed wall route; allow extra time for stops.

These are planning notes, not a live opening report. Check the managing authority, weather and return transport immediately before your walk. Source review: 27 October 2026.

Inwangsan summit altitude · not total ascent: 338.2 m. This is altitude above sea level, not the cumulative ascent of this route.

Go to the source.

• Korea Tourism Organization · Inwangsan wall section ↗
• Visit Seoul · Inwangsan terrain and summit altitude ↗
• Seoul City Wall · official visitor information ↗