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Lines 5 & 9Seoul · Olympic Park

Olympic Park Station

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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.

START & TRANSPORT

Your first leg and official transport information

Metropolitan rail operator information

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.
Operator service & station information

The capital-area network has several operators. At an interchange, verify the operator for the line you will actually board.

Fit the route to your time
2 essentials · 2 stops
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Last check before you go
The day before

Check closures, bookings and weather. With large bags, arrange storage and a collection time before setting out.

Before setting out

Recheck last trains, transfers, works and lift availability.

Lift & step-free route

Check the origin, interchange and destination separately. Maintenance can change the route, so ask station staff for day-of help.

First & last train

Times vary by line, direction, weekday, weekend and holiday. For a late trip, verify the last possible interchange too.

Open official informationVisit Seoul · Olympic Park Olympic Park · Transport and entrances

The map links named places only. Add your chosen restaurant, performance or rest stop separately. Recheck last trains, works and facility outages with the official operator.

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.

Station guideJamsil Station

REALISTIC ROUTE

Suggested stops and time allowances

  1. 1

    Olympic Park Meeting Plaza

    Check the park map for event restrictions, toilets and your return station before choosing a shaded path.

    30 min
  2. 2

    Mongchontoseong

    Add the earthwork slopes only if weather and energy allow. Turn back on the lower paths in heat or slippery conditions.

    70 min