Walking Seongsu and Seoul Forest: From Shoe Streets to Green Space

Start near Seongsu Station’s handmade-shoe district and finish in Seoul Forest. This flexible walk prioritizes navigation and rest over a list of pop-ups.

Walking Seongsu and Seoul Forest: From Shoe Streets to Green Space

Start near Seongsu Station’s handmade-shoe district and finish in Seoul Forest. This flexible walk prioritizes navigation and rest over a list of pop-ups.

Start at Seongsu Station

Make the handmade-shoe streets near Seongsu Station Exit 1 on Line 2 your first stop. Visit Seoul identifies the district beside the station. [shoes] You do not have to buy anything: look at the workshops and storefronts from the public street, entering only businesses that are open.

Entrance sign and shoe-themed display at Seongsu Handmade Shoe Street (Photo: [Hyoin (WMKR)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%EC%84%B1%EC%88%98_%EC%88%98%EC%A0%9C%ED%99%94%EA%B1%B0%EB%A6%AC_%EC%9E%85%EA%B5%AC.jpg), [CC0](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en)).

Take the side streets slowly

Seongsu’s shoemaking history now sits alongside changing shops and temporary installations. [seongsu] Do not build the day around a pop-up queue. Keep entrances clear for workers and pedestrians, and do not enter private workspaces without permission. If you lose your bearings, use a map to reset your direction toward Seoul Forest.

Storefronts and pedestrian space on a Seongsu street (Photo: [Qhairy](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seongsu_Street_01.jpg), [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)).

Pause inside Seoul Forest

Once inside the park, choose a manageable loop around the visitor center and main paths. The city’s park map marks the visitor center, lawns, gardens and paths. Entry to the park is free, but individual facilities such as the eco-forest and insect garden have separate hours. Check the official listing on the day if one is essential to your visit. [forest]

A broad, tree-lined path in Seoul Forest (Photo: [Qhairy](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seoul_Forest_Walk_Path.jpg), [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)).

A shorter walk and a wet-weather option

Short on time? Skip some side streets and visit just one section of the forest. In rain, shorten the park leg and rest indoors only after checking that a venue is open. Postpone an outdoor walk in severe weather. If using a stroller or wheelchair, check current construction and surfaces, and favor broad park paths.

A broad park path in Seoul Forest; check conditions before using mobility aids (Photo: [Enigma7seven](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seoulforest_path02.jpg), [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)).

How to leave and what to recheck

For a finish at the park, look for Seoul Forest Station Exits 3/4 on the Suin–Bundang Line; for another option near the park, check Ttukseom Station Exit 8 on Line 2. Visit Seoul lists both as access points. [forest] Check shop and pop-up dates, park-facility access and weather just before leaving.

Official sources and photo credits

• [forest] [Seoul Forest](https://english.visitseoul.net/other/Seoul-Forest/ENP001838)

• [shoes] [Seongsu Handmade Shoes Street](https://english.visitseoul.net/other/Seongsu-Handmade-Shoes-Street/ENP027649)

• [seongsu] [Exploring Seongsu](https://english.visitseoul.net/editorspicks/2026-Seongsu/ENNky3epf)

• Photo 1 (cover): [Qhairy](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seongsu_Street.jpg), [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)