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A shaded wooden boardwalk winding beneath mature trees on Gwangneung Forest Trail
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Gwangneung Forest Trail

광릉숲길

A shaded boardwalk through the protected woodland near Gwangneung; choose the exact entrance and confirm seasonal closures before setting out. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Namyangju · Gyeonggi
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Korean map search · 광릉숲길 경기도 남양주시 진접읍 봉선사길 193-13
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OFFICIAL SOURCEVISITKOREA · Gwangneung Forest Trail · catalogue checked August 26, 2026

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    RegionNamyangju · Gyeonggi
    Korean map search광릉숲길 경기도 남양주시 진접읍 봉선사길 193-13
    Published routeAbout 3 km · Bongseonsa entrance to National Arboretum gate

    A one-way walk requires a planned return; the catalogue pin is only one route anchor.

    Correct starting anchor193-13 Bongseonsa-gil, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju

    The source describes the broader route as continuing from Bongseonsa entrance to the arboretum.

    Ten themed sectionsWoodland observation and rest route

    Seasonal controls or maintenance can close a section.

    Operating boundaryNo standalone hours published in the audited tourism record

    Use current forest, arboretum and local-government notices rather than inventing an opening time.

    Mobility decisionBoardwalk, path surfaces and the return distance vary

    Confirm the current step-free extent and rest-point spacing for the intended section.

    Photo scopeThe reviewed hero shows a real shaded forest path, fencing, bench and route signs

    It does not prove the condition of all 3 km, a step-free through-route, arboretum admission, dry surfaces or current forest opening.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkTrail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.

    DAY-OF PLAN

    Know the sequence before you go.

    Times from the operator are kept separate from Korea Era planning guidance.
    1. 01
      Choose the correct end of the 3 km trail

      The route runs between Bongseonsa entrance and the Korea National Arboretum gate. Decide whether the walk is one-way or return before selecting transport and parking.

    2. 02
      Check the arboretum and royal tomb separately

      The forest trail is not an admission contract for the National Arboretum, Bongseonsa or Gwangneung Royal Tomb. Each destination keeps independent reservations, closures and final entry.

    3. 03
      Use weather and daylight as the practical clock

      The tourism record does not publish a standalone trail timetable. Check forest restrictions, surface condition and the return connection before setting out.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is the forest trail inside the National Arboretum ticket?

    Do not assume so. The trail links the Bongseonsa side and arboretum gate, while the arboretum has separate admission rules.

    Is the catalogue pin the only entrance?

    No. The published route is linear and has different end points. Choose the exact start and return plan.

    Are the full 3 km step-free?

    The audited source does not guarantee that. Confirm the current accessible section, surfaces and return distance before travel.

    Are the operating details for Gwangneung Forest Trail live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About Gwangneung Forest Trail

    A shaded boardwalk through the protected woodland near Gwangneung; choose the exact entrance and confirm seasonal closures before setting out. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    TRAVEL KNOWLEDGE DOCUMENT

    Gwangneung Forest Trail

    광릉숲길A reviewed foundation built from official sources. Traveler edits are checked before publication.
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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A shaded boardwalk through the protected woodland near Gwangneung; choose the exact entrance and confirm seasonal closures before setting out. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionNamyangju · Gyeonggi
    Korean map search광릉숲길 경기도 남양주시 진접읍 봉선사길 193-13
    Published routeAbout 3 km · Bongseonsa entrance to National Arboretum gateA one-way walk requires a planned return; the catalogue pin is only one route anchor.
    Correct starting anchor193-13 Bongseonsa-gil, Jinjeop-eup, NamyangjuThe source describes the broader route as continuing from Bongseonsa entrance to the arboretum.
    Ten themed sectionsWoodland observation and rest routeSeasonal controls or maintenance can close a section.
    Operating boundaryNo standalone hours published in the audited tourism recordUse current forest, arboretum and local-government notices rather than inventing an opening time.
    Mobility decisionBoardwalk, path surfaces and the return distance varyConfirm the current step-free extent and rest-point spacing for the intended section.
    Photo scopeThe reviewed hero shows a real shaded forest path, fencing, bench and route signsIt does not prove the condition of all 3 km, a step-free through-route, arboretum admission, dry surfaces or current forest opening.
    Current official guideVISITKOREA · Gwangneung Forest TrailChecked September 8, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkTrail grade, steps, surface conditions, rest points and step-free alternatives are not assumed; check the official access notice.

    Approved current facts

    Transit
    Korean map search · 광릉숲길 경기도 남양주시 진접읍 봉선사길 193-13Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · Gwangneung Forest Trail · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before Namyangju

      Choose the correct end of the 3 km trail

      The route runs between Bongseonsa entrance and the Korea National Arboretum gate. Decide whether the walk is one-way or return before selecting transport and parking.

    2. 02
      Before combining stops

      Check the arboretum and royal tomb separately

      The forest trail is not an admission contract for the National Arboretum, Bongseonsa or Gwangneung Royal Tomb. Each destination keeps independent reservations, closures and final entry.

    3. 03
      On the trail

      Use weather and daylight as the practical clock

      The tourism record does not publish a standalone trail timetable. Check forest restrictions, surface condition and the return connection before setting out.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Save both 광릉숲길 and the intended start or finish; a single centre pin cannot plan the return.
    • Reserve the National Arboretum separately if it is part of the day, and protect its final-entry time.
    • After rain, verify surfaces and wear shoes suitable for damp woodland rather than assuming continuous dry decking.
    • Search “광릉숲길 경기도 남양주시 진접읍 봉선사길 193-13” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Recheck weather, trail or garden closures, last entry and seasonal conditions before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is the forest trail inside the National Arboretum ticket?

    Do not assume so. The trail links the Bongseonsa side and arboretum gate, while the arboretum has separate admission rules.

    Is the catalogue pin the only entrance?

    No. The published route is linear and has different end points. Choose the exact start and return plan.

    Are the full 3 km step-free?

    The audited source does not guarantee that. Confirm the current accessible section, surfaces and return distance before travel.

    Are the operating details for Gwangneung Forest Trail live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Gwangneung Forest Trail · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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