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Namsan
Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Namsan

Length5.7 mi
Elev. Gain961 ft
Est. Steps13000
Created by gyers

Namsan Introduction

Namsan is a 5.7 mile (13,000-step) route located near Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea. This route has an elevation gain of about 961 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Namsan

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N Seoul Tower

Place
The N Seoul Tower (Korean: N서울타워), officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. At 236 metres (774 ft), it marks the second highest point in Seoul.Built in 1971, the N Seoul Tower is South Korea's first general radio wave tower, providing TV and radio broadcasting in Seoul.

Changdeokgung

Place
Changdeokgung (Hangul, 창덕궁, 昌德宮; literally, "Prospering Virtue Palace"), also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). As it is located east of Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeokgung—along with Changgyeonggung—is also referred to as the "East Palace" (동궐, 東闕, Donggwol).

Jongmyo

Place
Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century.

Chōsen Shrine

Place
Joseon Shrine (Korean: 조선신궁, Hanja: 朝鮮神宮) was the most important Shinto shrine in Korea from 1925 to 1945, during the period of Japanese rule. The famous architect and architectural historian Itō Chūta, also responsible for Meiji Jingū, contributed to its planning.

Military Ordinariate of Korea

Place
The Military Ordinariate of Korea is a military ordinariate of the Catholic Church. Immediately subject to the Holy See, it provides pastoral care to Catholics serving in the Republic of Korea(South Korea) Armed Forces and their families.

Dongguk University station

Place
Dongguk University Station is a station on the Seoul Subway Line 3 located in Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul. As its name indicates, it serves the nearby Dongguk University. In addition, Jangchung Gymnasium, an indoor sports arena most famous for hosting ssireum (Korean wrestling) matches on holidays, is outside Exit 5.

Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum

Place
The Chojun Textile & Quilt Art Museum is a textiles museum located in Myeongdong, Seoul, South Korea.

Global Village Folk Museum

Place
Global Village Folk Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea. It is located near Mt. Namsan.

Namsan Public Library

Place
The Namsan Public Library is a library located in Yongsan-gu near Mt. Namsan of Seoul, South Korea. Since its establishment on October 22, 1922 during the Japanese occupation, the library has owned a variety of resources encompassing from ancient historic books, Japanese books to contemporary digital technology books.

Paper Art Museum

Place
The Paper Art Museum is a museum in Seoul, South Korea.
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

5.7 mi

Elev. Gain

961 ft

Est. Steps

13000
Created by
gyers
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