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Let’s enjoy the beauty of Gupo Obstacle-Free Trail.

A forest trail that can be enjoyed by everyone

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Gupo Obstacle-Free Trail, which rises in the middle of Gupo, has a panoramic view of the Nakdonggang River. The course is about 2 km long and accessible to everyone, regardless of age and gender. Thus, this place is highly recommended for people who want to go hiking but have difficulty to do so.

Gupo Obstacle-Free Trail, which opened in 2013, is a barrier-free forest trail. In other words, it’s accessible to people with disabilities, the elderly and infirm, children, and even pregnant women. This trail has a slope without stairs from the starting point to the top of Beombangsan Mountain. Located near subway stations, it’s easy to access. Get off at Gunam or Gumyeong Station and stroll, and you’ll arrive at a small parking lot designed for visitors in no time.

Before you take a walk, go through the yellow gate at the entrance of the barrier-free forest trail. It’s a boardwalk that allows anyone to walk in comfort. The forest trail is in a series of zigzags, thus adding fun to your walking tour, which could otherwise be boring. On both sides is a natural fairy tale scenery unfolded, and the fresh air assures you the pleasure of walking.

If you’re tired from walking, why not get some rest on a bench? Looking around while relaxing on a bench, you’ll find the forest ecosystem that you haven’t seen before. You’ll also see trees and flowers that you rarely encountered, and even animals running around the woods if you’re lucky.

Before reaching the first observatory, you can see the well-maintained Seongang Mineral Spring equipped with simple sporting equipment. This place is frequently used by people who take walks. As you watch people work out using the equipment, you may feel like you’re also exercising. Drink the cool mineral water after exercise, and it will instantly quench your thirst.

Passing through the second observatory, you’ll get to the summit of Beombangsan Mountain. On top of it, you can see Haneulbaram (sky and wind) Observatory, which takes pride in an open view as if it’s merging into the sky. Your heavy thoughts will be swept away because of the panoramic view of Gangseo-gu and Gupo areas, in which the Nakdonggang River flows leisurely. This is also the best place for you to enjoy a spectacular sunset. As you witness people conversing and sitting on the wooden pavilion against the setting sun, you may become sentimental.

For those in strollers or wheelchairs, the top of a mountain is probably a long way off. However, this barrier-free trail is accessible to anyone, even people with disabilities and the elderly and infirm. If you want to enjoy a lush forest trail while breathing in fresh air, or appreciate the beautiful landscape of the Nakdonggang River, don’t hesitate to go to Gupo Obstacle-Free Trail!

Overview

Address
42-1, Gupo-dong, Buk-gu, Busan
Closing Dates
Open all year round
Hours
Always
Service Fees
Free
Traffic Information
Walk for 17 min from Exit 2. of Gumyeong Station on Busan Metro Line 2
Get off Village Bus Buk-gu 6 at Yurim Apartment Arcade and walk for 5 min.
Parking: Gupo Obstacle-Free Trail Parking Lot