Seoul

Cheonggyecheon is a convenient short escape below downtown’s streets. Yeouido offers longer Han River paths, while Seokchon Lake suits a stay around Jamsil and Lotte World.

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Cheonggyecheon

Jongno & Gwanghwamun

4.6 km Out & back

Yeouido Hangang Park

Yeouido

4.9 km Out & back

Seokchon Lake

Jamsil & Songpa

2.3 km Loop

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Where to run in Seoul

Cheonggyecheon

Low waterside paths pass beneath the road bridges, close to many central hotels.

Approx. distance4.6 km

Underfoot

Paved pedestrian paths

Start here

At the stream ramp on Cheonggye Plaza.

Follow the stream’s north-bank path to the saved turnaround just east of Saebyeokdari (Dawn Bridge), beside Gwangjang Market, then return along the same path.

Getting there

Walk from Gwanghwamun or Jonggak subway station to the signed public path.

Before you go

The stream path can close after heavy rain; slow to a walk on steps and keep narrow sections clear.

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Yeouido Hangang Park

Beyond the office district, a longer riverside stretch opens onto broad water and Seoul’s bridges.

Approx. distance4.9 km

Underfoot

Paved pedestrian paths

Start here

At the Yeouinaru riverside plaza.

Follow the paths through Yeouido Hangang Park to the south-bank approach to Wonhyo Bridge, then return along the same path.

Getting there

Walk from Yeouinaru subway station to the signed public path.

Before you go

Stick to the pedestrian lanes, stay off the bike path and respect flood or festival closures.

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Seokchon Lake

Two connected lake basins sit below Lotte World Tower and the amusement park’s skyline.

Approx. distance2.3 km

Underfoot

Paved pedestrian paths

Start here

At the Songpanaru-gil lakeside junction on the West Lake side of Songpa-daero.

Circle both lakes on the public paths, using the connection beneath Songpa-daero, then return to the start.

Getting there

Walk from Jamsil subway station to the signed public path.

Before you go

Cherry-blossom season brings dense crowds; slow to a walk through bottlenecks and use the lakeside underpass.

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More places to run

Seoul Forest

A greener Seongsu option with wooded paths and open lawns; keep out of restricted habitat areas.

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Yeouido Park

An inland park option near the financial district, distinct from the Han River paths.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are measured from that geometry and rounded for display; actual running distance can vary. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026