The Namhansanseong Old Trail was once a part of Bonghwa-ro, one of the ten major roads of the late Joseon period, and was also one of the main routes connecting Seoul with other provinces. The trail was created by connecting some sections of Bonghwa-ro with various historical and cultural resources. During the Joseon Dynasty, this road was used by kings when they visited the Nyeongneung Royal Tomb in Yeoju, by peddlers carrying their products to neighboring markets, and by classical scholars from other regions who traveled to Seoul to take the state examination. As such, the Namhansanseong Old Trail contains many stories from the past. While walking along the characteristic roads of the North, South, East, and West, hikers may think of their ancestors and their spirit, and enjoy a relaxing flight from their busy daily life.
Dongmungil Trail (9.5km)
East Gate of Namhansanseong - Sanseong Rotary - North Gate - West Gate - South Gate
Dongmungil Trail of Namhansanseong is a long circuit that starts from the fortress’s East Gate (Dongmun or Jwaikmun), passes via the fortress rotary, and carries on through the North, West, and South Gates. This section includes various cultural heritages of the fortress, such as Jisudang Pavilion, where high-ranking Joseon officials would stop to appreciate the splendid natural surroundings, and Yeonmugwan Pavilion, an old military training facility.
Seomungil Trail (2.1km)
Geoyeo-dong, Songpa-gu - West Gate of Namhansanseong
Seomungil Trail of Namhansanseong extends from Geoyeo-dong in Songpa-gu, Seoul to the West Gate (Seomun or Uwikmun) of Namhansanseong. There is a food street at the entrance to Gamyi-dong, while the area around the West Gate offers hikers an opportunity to discover a variety of the ecosystems of Namhansanseong.
Nammungil Trail (6.5km)
Seongnam, Hanam, Wirye-dong Community Service Center - Wirye Seongbok Church - South Gate of Namhansanseong
Nammungil Trail of Namhansanseong extends from Wirye Seongbok Church in Wirye New Town to the South Gate (Nammun or JIhwamun) of Namhansanseong. There is an inscription carved on the rock at the entrance to the Nammungil Trail.
Bukmungil Trail (5.8km)
Gwangjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School - North Gate of Namhansanseong
Bukmungil Trail of Namhansanseong extends from Gwangjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School in Hanam City to the North Gate (Bukmun or Jeonseungmun) of Namhansanseong. This section includes various cultural heritages of the fortress such as Gwangjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School, which is located at the entrance to Bukmungil Trail, and Millstone of Sangsachang-dong, Hanam-si.