Unified design system to cover all 21 km of trail; stamp tour also getting a refresh
Shade trees, roses and hydrangeas to be planted along Mukdong Stream; improvements to wrap up by April 2027
Work on the Jungnang Donghaenggil walking trail is set to move ahead more quickly.
Jungnang-gu in Seoul has secured 1 billion won ($746,000) in special adjustment grants from the Seoul Metropolitan Government for the second half of this year and will use the funds to push forward its flagship Donghaenggil development project.
The project focuses on unifying the wayfinding system across all 21 kilometers of the Donghaenggil trail and improving the landscape and pedestrian environment along Mukdong Stream. The district will use the funds to upgrade signage, plant trees and flowering shrubs, and expand rest facilities.
Comprehensive information boards and directional signs bearing a unified brand identity and design will be installed along the entire trail, making it easier for users to identify their current location and navigate the route.
The existing stamp tour will also be revamped. New stamp stations and trail maps will be produced, and interactive elements will be added to the walking course to make the experience more engaging for visitors.
Along the Mukdong Stream section, shade trees and seasonal flowers — including roses and hydrangeas — will be planted to enhance the riverside scenery. Rest facilities will also be expanded, transforming what has been a plain walkway into a space where residents can comfortably take a break during their walks.
The district will begin detailed project design and signage planning this month, with the aim of completing the wayfinding upgrades and Mukdong Stream landscape improvements in stages by April 2027.
The Jungnang Donghaenggil is a 21-kilometer circular walking trail rebuilt from the former Jungnang Dullegil route. It connects Mukdong Streamside, the Mangwu and Yongmasan mountain paths, and the Jungnang Riverside trail, weaving together the area's major green spaces, waterways, and historical and cultural sites. The district is carrying out phased improvements through 2029 with the goal of making the trail easy to find, comfortable to walk and enjoyable to explore.
"We will improve both the signage and the surrounding landscape so that the Jungnang Donghaenggil becomes a familiar and welcoming trail for residents and visitors alike," District Mayor Ryu Gyeong-gi said. "We will continue to secure the necessary funding and carry out improvements suited to the character of each section, so that anyone can easily come and enjoy the Donghaenggil."
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