Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea)

서울특별시, 대한민국

16.1 miles (25.9 km) · 6,365 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea) is a 16.1-mile loop route in 서울특별시, 대한민국, gaining 6,420 feet of elevation. The route follows a valley-shaped elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 3.1 miles gaining 2,031 feet at an average 13.8% grade. Only 33% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	16.1 mi (25.9 km)
Elevation gain	6,365 ft (1,940 m)
Average gain	396 ft per mile (75 m per km)
Longest climb	3.1 mi, 1,990 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	49.3%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Down, then up
Difficulty score	13.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	8%
Steep uphill	30%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	29%

Questions about Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea)

How much elevation gain does Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea) have?

Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea) has 6,365 ft (1,940 m) of elevation gain over 16.1 miles (25.9 km). That averages 396 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea)?

The difficulty score for Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea) is 13.6 of 100. That is harder than 80.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea)?

The longest climb on Gwanaksan (Seoul, South Korea) runs 3.1 miles (5.0 km) and gains 1,990 ft (607 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 49.3%.