Nowon-gu Installs Electric Wheelchair Charging Stations on Bulamsan and Yeongchuksan Circular Trails

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Nowon-gu (District Mayor Oh Seung-rok) has installed two rapid charging stations for electric wheelchairs on the Bulamsan and Yeongchuksan circular walking trails.

The charging stations were installed at rest areas midway along the circular trails to prevent difficulties in mobility caused by electric wheelchairs and scooters running out of power.

The chargers can charge two electric wheelchairs simultaneously and include an air pump for tire inflation, allowing anyone to use them conveniently.

Additional charging stations will be installed on the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail in the future, with one each at the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail Visitor Center and Hwarangdae Station.

The circular walking trails are wooden deck paths at least 2 meters wide with slopes of 8% or less, designed to be gentle enough for wheelchairs and strollers, making them comfortable for residents using electric wheelchairs or electric scooters. They provide a space for reflection and healing along the forest path for people of all ages and mobility levels.

Currently, Nowon-gu’s circular walking trails are divided into three sections located at Suraksan, Bulamsan, and Yeongchuksan.

The Suraksan circular walking trail is installed along a 670-meter section from Surakgol Miju Dongbang Byeokun Apartments at the entrance of Suraksan to the municipal Surak Nursing Home. A forest path is also being created in Dongmakgol of Suraksan, located 1.2 km from Danggogae Station on Subway Line 4. This section is linked to the ‘Dongmakgol Recreation Forest’ project, Seoul’s first urban-type recreation forest, scheduled for completion by 2022.

The Bulamsan circular walking trail is located behind the Nowon Driving School in Junggye-dong. The 2.1 km circular trail extends from the ecological learning center to the observatory, forest healing center, and children’s forest experience center, continuing to the azalea hill and butterfly garden. The observatory is currently under construction and will be equipped with an elevator to accommodate people with disabilities and the elderly.

Finally, the Yeongchuksan circular walking trail stretches 1.83 km from SK Apartments in Wolgye-dong to the summit and Gwangmyeong Church. Sections connecting the summit to Kwangwoon University Station and the summit to Wolgye Cultural Center are under construction, with plans to complete a total of 3.33 km of circular walking trails by the end of the year.

District Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “I hope residents find comfort for their weary hearts from COVID-19 through walks on the circular trails and can heal in the forest. We will continue to strive to minimize inconveniences for people with disabilities and the elderly when moving around, improving their quality of life.”

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