Major Changes to Courses and Facilities Aim to Enhance Safety and Accessibility

Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced plans on Thursday to renovate the city's footpaths, known as "dullegil" in Korean, with the goal of providing a safer and more accessible walking trail experience. 

▲ Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentThe Seoul Dullegil, encompassing a total length of 156.5 kilometers divided into eight paths, will undergo substantial changes in courses and tourism facilities while maintaining the same overall length.

To address concerns about the length of the courses, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has decided to break down the Seoul Dullegil into 21 sections, each associated with natural sceneries, cultural assets, and tourist attractions. The average length of the renewed courses will be less than 8 kilometers, allowing hikers to complete a trail in approximately three hours.

Direction boards and signs along the trail will be redesigned to highlight the unique characteristics of each district in Seoul. Additional hands-on activities and attractions will be installed to enhance the overall experience for explorers.

In an effort to increase accessibility, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to introduce a Seoul Dullegil street view service on its official website. This service will assist tourists in locating the nearby 43 subway stations and bus stops.

The existing stamp tour feature will remain unchanged. The city also aims to improve public safety by increasing the number of alarms, surveillance cameras, and the capacity of the control center along the trail.

Since its inauguration in 2014, over 60,000 people have completed the Seoul Dullegil as of December 2023, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The renewed walking trail is expected to be ready for use in April.

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