720m Barefoot Walkway with Yellow Soil Path Created at Anyangcheon

Yangcheon-gu Creates Two 720m Sections of ‘Barefoot Walking Loess Paths’ Along Anyangcheon

New 150m Loess Path Established Between Sinjeonggyo and Ogeumgyo Bridges, Foot Washing Stations and Benches Installed, Opening Scheduled for Late May

570m Existing Section Between Mokdonggyo and Yangpyeonggyo Bridges Renovated with Loess Covering

Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Lee Gijae) announced that after completing renovations such as loess covering and boundary stone replacement on the existing approximately 570m loess path between Mokdonggyo and Yangpyeonggyo bridges along Anyangcheon, which reopened earlier this month, it plans to additionally create a barefoot walking loess path of about 150m along the embankment trail between Sinjeonggyo and Ogeumgyo bridges by the end of May.

Recently, the so-called ‘Earthing’ experience, which involves maintaining health by walking barefoot and connecting with nature through direct contact with the earth, has gained nationwide popularity, leading to continuous requests to expand the loess path sections around Anyangcheon.

Reflecting this, the district will cover the approximately 150m embankment trail section between Sinjeonggyo and Ogeumgyo bridges with loess and install foot washing stations, benches, deck stairs, and information boards for convenient use by loess path visitors, with an opening planned for late May. Additionally, to support residents’ voluntary maintenance activities of the loess paths, equipment boxes containing watering cans, brooms, and other tools will also be provided.

A district official stated, “Walking barefoot on the loess path allows far-infrared rays emitted from the loess to be absorbed by the body, which greatly promotes metabolism and improves blood circulation. Therefore, it is expected that the newly expanded loess path sections along Anyangcheon will attract many visitors.”

Meanwhile, the district is preparing a basic plan study to establish and renovate barefoot walking trails that are easily accessible throughout Yangcheon-gu, including Gyenam Neighborhood Park, Gomdallae Park, and Onsu Park, in addition to the Anyangcheon loess paths.

Lee Gijae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, “To contribute to the health promotion of residents and the enhancement of forest welfare, we are creating natural, eco-friendly loess paths where people can walk barefoot in local parks and forests. We hope many people will visit and enjoy them.”

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