An autumn outing in the mountains can mean different things to different people. November's Seoul Hiking Week programs range from hikes with yoga or meditation to walks along urban ridges and city walls after dark. Compare the activities, schedules and organizer-rated difficulty to narrow down your choice.
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- You want walking and meditation togetherAnsan Forest Hike & Healing Meditation
- Reaching a summit is your goalInwangsan Hike: Nature & City Views in the Heart of Seoul
- You want Saturday night views tooSeoul City Wall Moonlight Hike with Traditional Lanterns
- You want to walk between two placesSeoul Forest to Namsan: Urban Hiking Adventure
- You have already registered for the yoga programWontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop Yoga
At a glance
- November's Seoul Hiking Week programs include forest meditation, summit hikes, urban ridge walks and night hikes with traditional lanterns.
- The organizer rates the Seoul Forest to Namsan route 4/5 for difficulty. The Ansan, Inwangsan, Seoul City Wall and Wontongsa programs are rated 3/5.
- Registration has closed for Bukhansan Week, which includes Wontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop Yoga. A Google login is required to complete the Bugaksan Week application form.
November schedule
Two weeks of programs run from November 2–15. These are the event's second week, based at Bukhansan, and third week, based at Bugaksan. The base names do not necessarily identify where the hikes take place. Programs also visit other mountains and routes across Seoul.
Activity mix
Reaching a summit may be your goal, or you may want meditation or yoga alongside a hike. Even within the same event, the balance of instruction and walking varies. Your choice depends on whether you want to add a practice to your walk or focus on the mountain trails themselves.
Timing and difficulty
Distinguish afternoon hikes from night hikes that continue into the evening. The difficulty ratings below come from the organizer's five-star scale. They are separate from the Five Scores used for recommendations. A higher number means the organizer classifies the program as more difficult.
Registration status
Registration for all Bukhansan Week programs, including Wontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop Yoga, was closed when checked on October 31. It is included here for people who have already registered to compare their schedules. The official collection of links includes a general participant application form for Bugaksan Week. Completing it requires a Google login.
01Best when You want walking and meditation together
Ansan Forest Hike & Healing Meditation (안산 명상 산행)
Forest hiking and meditation
- Five Score
- 4.5Meditation and forest hiking
- Location
- Ansan, Seoul
- Keywords
- Ansan Forest Hike & Healing Meditation, Seoul Hiking Week, November exercise
- Tags
Choose Ansan if you want meditation as part of your activity. This program pairs a forest hike in Seoul with meditation. It suits anyone who wants hiking and a contemplative practice in one outing.
It runs on Thursday, November 12, from 12:30–17:00. The organizer rates its difficulty 3 out of 5. It suits those who want both forest walking and meditation.
The activities matter more to this choice than the mountain's name. While Inwangsan focuses on a summit hike, this program includes time for meditation. Five's take: it is an option for those with a weekday afternoon available.
- Hours
- Thursday, November 12, 2026, 12:30–17:00
- Watch out
- Scheduled for Thursday afternoon
02Best when Reaching a summit is your goal
Inwangsan Hike: Nature & City Views in the Heart of Seoul (인왕산 정상 산행)
Summit hiking
- Five Score
- 4.5Summit hiking
- Location
- Inwangsan, Seoul
- Keywords
- Inwangsan Hike: Nature & City Views in the Heart of Seoul, Seoul Hiking Week, November exercise
- Tags
Choose Inwangsan if reaching a summit is your goal. This program combines views of central Seoul with rocky mountain trails. It suits those drawn to climbing a mountain rather than adding yoga or meditation.
It runs on Friday, November 13, from 12:30–16:00. The organizer rates its difficulty 3 out of 5, compared with 4 for the Seoul Forest to Namsan route. Plan for an ascent along rocky mountain trails.
It shares Ansan's difficulty rating, but the purpose differs. Ansan includes meditation; Inwangsan offers a summit hike. For those who want to climb a mountain on Friday afternoon, it offers a different answer from the previous recommendation.
- Hours
- Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:30–16:00
- Watch out
- Scheduled for Friday afternoon
03Best when You want Saturday night views too
Seoul City Wall Moonlight Hike with Traditional Lanterns (한양도성 청사초롱 야간산행)
Night hiking with traditional lanterns
- Five Score
- 4.0Night hiking with cheongsachorong (traditional Korean lanterns)
- Location
- Seoul City Wall, Seoul
- Keywords
- Seoul City Wall Moonlight Hike with Traditional Lanterns, Seoul Hiking Week, November exercise
- Tags
Choose the Seoul City Wall if you can stay into the evening. Participants walk along Seoul's city wall carrying cheongsachorong (traditional Korean lanterns). The program suits those who want night views alongside exercise in the hills.
It takes place on Saturday, November 14, from 16:30–20:30. It starts in the late afternoon and continues after dark. The organizer rates its difficulty 3 out of 5. Keep the finish time in mind when comparing it with daytime hikes.
The Saturday slot is a reason to choose it if weekday afternoons are difficult. If you also have evening plans, account for the 20:30 finish. It is worth considering if the lanterns and city wall walk are also part of what you want.
- Hours
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, 16:30–20:30
- Watch out
- Continues into the night
04Best when You want to walk between two places
Seoul Forest to Namsan: Urban Hiking Adventure (서울숲~남산길 걷기)
Hiking a connecting route along urban ridges
- Five Score
- 4.0Hiking a connecting route along urban ridges
- Location
- Seoul Forest–Namsan route
- Keywords
- Seoul Forest to Namsan: Urban Hiking Adventure, Seoul Hiking Week, November exercise
- Tags
Choose Seoul Forest to Namsan if you want a route connecting two places. You walk mountain trails linking Seoul Forest with Namsan. The organizer describes a hike through ridges and urban scenery.
It runs on Wednesday, November 11, from 12:20–17:10. The organizer rates its difficulty 4 out of 5, higher than the 3 given to Ansan and Inwangsan. The park name alone should not lead you to choose it as a gentle stroll.
The reason to choose this route is the walk between the two places. It suits those more interested in the route itself than in a single mountain summit or meditation. First consider whether you want to spend a longer stretch of the afternoon walking along ridges.
- Hours
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:20–17:10
- Watch out
- Organizer-rated difficulty 4 out of 5
05Best when You have already registered for the yoga program
Wontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop Yoga (원통사 요가)
Temple hiking and rooftop yoga
Alternative with limitations Registration for all Bukhansan Week programs was closed when checked on October 31, 2026. Included for schedule comparisons by participants who have already registered.
- Five Score
- 3.0Temple hiking and rooftop yoga
- Location
- Wontongsa
- Keywords
- Wontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop Yoga, Seoul Hiking Week, November exercise
- Tags
Start with registration status: registration for Wontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop Yoga has closed. On October 31, the Bukhansan Week application form marked all programs as closed. It is included for comparison as already registered participants prepare for their activity.
The program consists of a hike to Wontongsa followed by rooftop yoga. Expecting a yoga-only session would miss part of the itinerary. Participants walk to the temple before doing yoga.
It runs on Thursday, November 5, from 12:30–17:00. The organizer rates its difficulty 3 out of 5. For those already registered, it fits the aim of combining walking and yoga in one outing.
- Hours
- Thursday, November 5, 2026, 12:30–17:00
- Watch out
- Closed to new registrations
The 5 Seoul Hiking Week activities at a glance
- 1Ansan Forest Hike & Healing MeditationYou want walking and meditation togetherNovember 12, 12:30–17:00 · Difficulty 3/5 · Login required for the application form4.5
- 2Inwangsan Hike: Nature & City Views in the Heart of SeoulReaching a summit is your goalNovember 13, 12:30–16:00 · Difficulty 3/5 · Login required for the application form4.5
- 3Seoul City Wall Moonlight Hike with Traditional LanternsYou want Saturday night views tooNovember 14, 16:30–20:30 · Difficulty 3/5 · Login required for the application form4.0
- 4Seoul Forest to Namsan: Urban Hiking AdventureYou want to walk between two placesNovember 11, 12:20–17:10 · Difficulty 4/5 · Login required for the application form4.0
- 5Wontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop YogaYou have already registered for the yoga programNovember 5, 12:30–17:00 · Difficulty 3/5 · Registration closed3.0
Choosing in more detail
- If you want meditation during your hike — Ansan Forest Hike & Healing Meditation. It adds meditation to time spent walking forest trails.
- If reaching a summit is your goal — Inwangsan Hike: Nature & City Views in the Heart of Seoul. A Friday afternoon hike and city views are the reasons to choose it.
- If Saturday evening works better than a weekday — Seoul City Wall Moonlight Hike with Traditional Lanterns. It combines the city wall and lanterns in an outing that continues after dark.
- If your goal is a connecting walking route — Seoul Forest to Namsan: Urban Hiking Adventure. Recommended for those who want a ridge hike rated level 4 by the organizer.
- If you have already registered for Wontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop Yoga — Wontongsa Temple Hike & Rooftop Yoga. Prepare for a temple hike followed by yoga. New registrations are closed.
Ask before you go
- 1What should participants bring for Bugaksan Week at Seoul Hiking Week?
The official general participant application form asks participants to bring lunch, snacks and water. It recommends bringing water in a reusable tumbler.
- 2Will Bugaksan Week at Seoul Hiking Week go ahead unchanged if it rains?
The official application guidance says the schedule may change or be canceled in rain.
- 3Can Bugaksan Week participants borrow equipment for use on the day?
The official general participant application form says hiking program participants can borrow hiking equipment free of charge for that day's program. The free provision described here applies to equipment rental.
- 4What should you do if you cannot attend after registering for Bugaksan Week?
The official application form asks anyone unable to attend to email [email protected]. Use this contact if your attendance plans change after registration.
Research date October 31, 2026 · Sources Seoul Tourism Organization press release, official Seoul hiking tourism posts, officially linked application forms · Schedule covered November 2–15, 2026 Five Score A relative assessment out of 5 based on the activity mix, schedule and registration restrictions. Separate from program quality, exercise benefits and platform ratings. Difficulty ratings in the article are those given by the organizer.
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