Suggested exit & walk
Olympic Park Station, Exit 4 sideThe east approach is not the World Peace Gate entrance; pin your intended park area.The suggested exit may not be the lift exit. With luggage or mobility needs, prioritise the accessible route. Back to all station trips
Lines 5 & 9Seoul · Olympic Park
Olympic Park Station
Olympic Park: an east-side walk without a full circuit
Start on the east side and set a turnaround time instead of circling the entire park. Adding Mongchontoseong’s slopes and the western World Peace Gate substantially increases walking. Event days can change crowd levels and access routes.
Lines 5 & 9 · Seoul
AT THIS STOP
- 1Olympic Park Meeting Plaza
- 2Mongchontoseong
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- Start
- Olympic Park Station, Exit 4 side
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- The east approach is not the World Peace Gate entrance; pin your intended park area.
STATION CHECK
Recheck the exit, lift, luggage and last train
Lift & step-free route
Metropolitan rail operator informationCheck the origin, interchange and destination separately. Maintenance can change the route, so ask station staff for day-of help.The capital-area network has several operators. At an interchange, verify the operator for the line you will actually board.Luggage storage
Check station facilitiesLocker availability, size and operating status can change. Check the official station facility listing before travelling with bags.First & last train
Metropolitan rail operator informationTimes vary by line, direction, weekday, weekend and holiday. For a late trip, verify the last possible interchange too.Suggested stops
Last check before you go
The day before
Check closures, bookings, events, access controls and weather.
Before setting out
Recheck last trains, transfers, works and lift availability.
Open the full route in Google Maps. Recheck last trains, works and facility outages with the city operator on the day.
Make this stop work for you
- Best for
- A good outdoor break between exhibitions or shopping. The park is large, but not every path is flat or shaded; account for heat and walking effort.
- If time is short
- With around an hour, stay near the eastern entrance and return to the same station. Skip the fortress slopes and western World Peace Gate instead of attempting a full circuit.
- Fit it into your day
- For a Jamsil day, choose either a Seokchon Lake walk or this park for a lighter schedule. Add a separate transfer only if you want both; postpone the park in rain.
Times are suggestions for a short visit. Allow separately for travel and queues, and check opening on the day.
Choose what comes next
Other options in the same city, not one continuous walk. Check travel time separately before adding a stop.
REALISTIC ROUTE
Suggested stops and time allowances
- 130 min
Olympic Park Meeting Plaza
Check the park map for event restrictions, toilets and your return station before choosing a shaded path.
- 270 min
Mongchontoseong
Add the earthwork slopes only if weather and energy allow. Turn back on the lower paths in heat or slippery conditions.
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