Dobongsan, Seoul – Subway to Summit Hike | Walking Tour (Part 1)

Get ready for an epic Seoul hiking adventure! Join us on this walking tour from Dobongsan Subway Station to the stunning peak of Dobongsan Mountain (도봉산), right in Bukhansan National Park (북한산국립공원). This is Part 1 of our full Dobongsan experience, transforming from calm city streets to rugged mountain trails. Discover Seoul's hidden natural beauty that's just a subway ride away from the city center. We start at Dobongsan Station (도봉산역), explore local street markets and hiking gear shops, then enter Bukhansan National Park (북한산국립공원). Follow us as we climb the steep Podae Ridge (포대능선) up to Podae Peak (포대정상). You'll be amazed at how wild and breathtaking nature can be so close to central Seoul! 🎒 This video captures the full hiking experience in real-time – from cityscapes to breathtaking trails. 🎧 No narration – just real-time ambiance and natural mountain sounds. Route Highlights: Dobongsan Station (도봉산역) Local street markets & hiking shops Bukhansan National Park entrance (북한산국립공원 입구) Steep trail through Podae Ridge (포대능선) Arrival at Podae Peak (포대정상) Timestamp Guide: 00:00 Start at Dobongsan Station 03:12 Local street & hiking shops 08:40 Bukhansan National Park entrance 14:50 Last rest area & restroom 19:30 Start of steep Podae Ridge trail 30:05 "Ggaldak Hill" (깔딱고개) – the hard part begins 42:20 Scenic mid-point views 52:10 1km to go marker 58:45 Podae Peak sign 1:05:20 Podae Peak arrival 🔔 This is Part 1 of 2! In Part 2, the journey continues: crossing the thrilling Y-Gully (Y계곡), ascending Sinsundae (신선대) and the final summit, then descending via Cheonchuksa Temple (천축사) back to the subway. 👍 If you enjoyed this Seoul hiking tour, please Like & Subscribe, and turn on the notification bell for Part 2 and more relaxing walking tours from around the world!    • Dobongsan, Seoul – Y-Gully Climb & Sinsund...   #Dobongsan #SeoulHiking #KoreaTravel #WalkingTour #Bukhansan #PodaePeak #SeoulNature #SubwayToSummit #HikingKorea