The Seoul Tourism Organization (CEO Gil Ki-yeon) announced that it will host the Seoul Eco Hiking Festa at Namsangol Hanok Village over two weekends—November 15 (Sat)–16 (Sun) and November 22 (Sat)–23 (Sun)—to celebrate the beauty of autumn in the city.

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This event offers a variety of themed hiking programs, including a “Performance Hiking” and a “Family Hiking", allowing both Seoul citizens and international visitors to enjoy hiking together during the peak of the autumn foliage season.

On November 15 (Sat), the festival will open with an opening ceremony followed by the Performance Hiking, where participants wear hanbok or hanbok-inspired outfits and accessories and hike up Namsan together under the concept of Joseon-era hikers.

Along the hiking trail, participants will enjoy various traditional performances such as madangnori (traditional outdoor plays), walking plays featuring Korean folktales, and surprise events that add a unique touch of entertainment to the hike.

On the same day, the closing ceremony for the Global Hiking Mate, Seoul’s international hiking tourism supporters, will also take place.

Among the 100 active members of the Global Hiking Mate who have participated throughout the year, those who have completed more than ten missions will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the CEO of the Seoul Tourism Organization.

The Global Hiking Mate program will resume with a new cohort in the first half of 2026.

On the second day, November 16 (Sun), a Challenge Hiking will be held, followed by the Family Hiking on November 22 (Sat) and the Yoga Hiking on November 23 (Sun). These diverse programs are designed for participants of all ages to enjoy hiking in various ways.

During the Challenge Hiking on November 16 (Sun), participants can choose between two Namsan trails of different difficulty levels. Those who post a verification photo with the challenge flag at designated points on social media will receive a completion certificate and hiking gear as souvenirs.

The Family Hiking on November 22 (Sat) will follow the Namsan barrier-free trail, allowing families with strollers and participants with limited mobility to join comfortably.

On November 23 (Sun), the Yoga Hiking will combine hiking with yoga and posture correction sessions before and after the hike, promoting a healthy lifestyle while walking through Namsan.

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All programs of the Seoul Eco Hiking Festa are free of charge, and participants can register through Naver Form by November 10 (Mon).

The full schedule and detailed information are available on the official Seoul Hiking Tourism Instagram account (@seoulhikingtourism_official). Limited on-site registration will be open if there are cancellations. Even those who do not register in advance can freely participate in various experience booths at the venue. For inquiries, participants can contact the Seoul Eco Hiking Festa via its KakaoTalk open chat.

CEO Gil Ki-yeon of the Seoul Tourism Organization stated, “We planned this event so that citizens and international tourists can enjoy Namsan, located at the heart of Seoul, during the most beautiful season of autumn foliage. Moving forward, we will continue our efforts to promote the charm of Seoul’s mountains and further develop them as valuable tourism resources.”