Yangcheon-gu to Create 20 Barefoot Dirt Paths Totaling 3.7km by 2025

Establishment and Promotion of Barefoot Dirt Path Basic Plan, Selection of 20 Sites by Region Based on Survey from March to August... New 530m Ochre Path to Be Created This Year at Key Locations like Yongwangsan and Gomdallae Park... Priority Maintenance of Four Naturally Occurring Barefoot Paths in Gyenam Park, Introduction of Convenience Facilities such as Foot Washing Stations, Shoe Racks, and Rest Areas

Perspective View of Barefoot Dirt Path Construction at Gomdallae Park

Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced that in response to the explosive interest and increasing demand for 'barefoot walking,' it has established the 'Yangcheon-gu Barefoot Dirt Path Basic Plan' to promote residents' health. The plan aims to create and maintain a total of 20 barefoot dirt paths with a combined length of 3.7 km throughout the district by 2025.

To this end, from March to August, the district conducted a survey to identify barefoot dirt path sites by region. Including already established and maintained sections, a total of 20 sites were finally selected as barefoot dirt path locations: 7 sites in Mok-dong (Dalmaeul, Yongwangsan, Mokma Park, etc.), 5 sites in Sinwol-dong (Hanul, Gomdallae, West Seoul Lake Park, etc.), and 8 sites in Sinjeong-dong (Galsan, Sintree, Gyenam, Onsu Park, etc.).

Additionally, materials for the dirt paths such as loess and sandy soil were selected, and necessary facilities such as foot washing stations, shoe racks, rest areas, and information boards were detailed for each site.

According to the established basic plan, the district will maintain the existing Anyangcheon Park and Mokdonggyo loess paths (570m) and the newly created Anyangcheon Ogeumgyo loess path (150m) from May this year. Starting with the new barefoot dirt paths at Yongwangsan in Mok 2-dong (260m) and Gomdallae Park in Sinwol 7-dong (270m) by the end of the year, a total of 20 sites will be additionally expanded by 2025.

First, the barefoot acupressure walkway area above the Yongwangsan reservoir in Mok 2-dong, which had low usage, will be renovated into a loess path totaling 260m, consisting of 110m wet and 150m dry sections, within this year. Rest facilities such as foot washing stations and shoe racks will also be installed for user convenience.

Also, in Sinwol 7-dong Gomdallae Park, a 270m circular loess path and convenience facilities such as foot washing stations will be newly installed from the underpass area, which was previously unused space, to the western part of the park. Furthermore, 800 Korean rhododendron shrubs and 1,000 herbaceous plants will be planted on the existing vacant land to create a vibrant barefoot walking attraction with a beautiful landscape.

Beyond this, the district plans to sequentially maintain and create dirt paths by region to promote barefoot walking, including four naturally formed barefoot dirt paths within Gyenam Neighborhood Park (Sinjeongsan), Onsu Park Gangsin District in Sinwol 6-dong, Mokdong Majung Forest (north and south sides) in Mok 1 and 2-dong, Dalmaeul Park in Mok 2-dong, Sintree Park in Sinjeong 1-dong, and West Seoul Lake Park in Sinwol 3-dong by 2025.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, “We plan to significantly expand 'barefoot walking trails' by 2025, adding a healing concept to parks so that residents can connect with nature barefoot and promote health.” He added, “We will continue to strive to create leisure cultural spaces utilizing nature within the city to provide residents with a daily life filled with rest.”

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