SELF-GUIDED / SOUTH KOREA

Hangang certification journey

About 2–4 riding days · Regular riders

192 km

Quick details

Estimated riding daysAbout 2–4 riding days50–150 km/day; allow extra time for climbs, rest and transfers.

Distance192 kmYour own riding pace

Terrain & distanceMap & elevation ↓Review the selected track

Indicative priceFrom US$100.00Per person · final quote after review

Official start-to-finish distance for the certification route. Accommodation access and local diversions are additional.

Distance source ↗

Along the way

Follow the Hangang certification route, including the Chungju Dam endpoint. Daily distances are planned around your pace; this covers more than the Seoul section alone.

Ara Hangang Lock → Chungju Dam

Ask us to prepare a cycling passport, then collect stamps at the certification centres along your route. See the stamps & medals →

Planning this route

Endpoints: Ara Hangang Lock → Chungju Dam

Main stops: Yeouido · Ttukseom or Gwangnaru, depending on the selected bank / Yangpyeong · Ipo, Yeoju and Gangcheon weirs · Binaeseom

Climbs: The official guide describes the main river path as flat. Access ramps, detours and crossings are reviewed for the chosen itinerary. / Check the selected daily track for climbs; a riverside route is not a guarantee of flat riding.

Access and return: Banghwa and Paldang stations are access candidates. Confirm the chosen bank, station connection and bicycle carriage. / Paldang Station at the start; Chungju Station or bus terminal at the finish. Confirm bicycle carriage before choosing a service.

Stay areas to consider: Seoul · Hanam · Paldang. Planning candidates; rooms and bicycle storage unconfirmed. / Yangpyeong · Yeoju · Chungju. Planning candidates only; rooms and bicycle storage are not yet confirmed.

Connections: Includes the Chungju Dam branch, not just the Namhangang finish at Tangeumdae. Confirm the branch and return transfer in the itinerary.

Route source

Hangang · Seoul section · 2026-11-10

Namhangang Bike Path · 2026-11-10

Map & elevation

Reference track by a Wikiloc contributor. Its start, finish and distance may differ from the programme shown above; we check the daily route when preparing your itinerary.

Jeongseojin → Gwangnaru

What’s included

Included

Rental includes fitting, departure briefing, route guidance and local food tips.

Optional extras

Accommodation
Meals
Start transfer / van (per group) — quote required
Return train tickets (per rider) — quote required
Bicycle recovery — quote required
Guide (priced per group)
Cycling passport

Not included

Flights
Activities outside your itinerary
Alcohol unless separately agreed

English trip support: hours and response scope agreed before booking. Vehicle transport and repairs are separate.

Indicative budget, not a confirmed price. Final quote follows date, room occupancy and availability checks.

Before you go

How do I find my way?

Use NAVER Map bicycle directions with your agreed itinerary. Blue route lines and bicycle signs help on marked stretches. Check junctions, diversions and the turn to your stay; app directions may differ from the certification route.

Riding in Korea →

Will the daily distance suit me?

We review your experience, climbs and preferred pace before agreeing the stages. The map is a reference track, not a checked day-by-day itinerary.

What happens after I enquire?

We review your route, stays, meals, transport and costs, then reply by email. Your enquiry does not reserve accommodation or take payment.

See an example trip notebook →