A Guide to Korea's Cross Country Bike Path (Incheon to Busan) 🇰🇷 Every Bike Path in Korea Part 4

[@someusername789]

Great video, I live in Busan and have done this trip a couple of times. Always fun. One small thing to note though at 18:30 You can only take a fully assembled bike on the subway in Busan on weekends and holidays. Trust me, I found that out the hard way! You can sometimes sneak it on during the quieter times during the week if you're lucky, but during busy times you'll be kicked off!

[@lostthenfound]

Hey @someusername789 thanks so much for letting me know! I must have stumbled upon some incorrect info when I made this. I'll pin this for others to see, and happy cycling! 🚴‍♂️

[@Adam95.]

Last year I drove 540 km from Seoul to Busan. in three days

[@ohwell2790]

These are without doubt the most informative and interesting cycling videos on the net. Thank you for posting.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the kind words @ohwell2790! Really appreciate it!

[@BenSlavin]

This video dropped on the night before we start our cross country journey. Many thanks for your wonderful content!!!

[@lostthenfound]

Woah that's great @BenSlavin thanks for sharing, hope you have a great ride across the country!

[@hjkim508]

Thanks! We love your videos. We would love to go on some of the bike rides. My husband contacted you about sponsoring your trip but did not get a response.

[@lostthenfound]

Wow @hjkim508 thank you so much for your generosity and support! That's really huge for us, and we really appreciate it! You guys should definitely try out the bike paths here, as they are amazing! Also sorry about the lack of response. Our email has been backed up for a while now, and I need to get on top of it when I have some time. Hope you both have an amazing day, and thank you so much!

[@hjkim508]

@@lostthenfound you're welcome. We hope to meet you sometime when we are in Seoul.

[@eduardolight4438]

This is a super informative video. We are starting our trip in 6 days, very excited, and every bit if info is great to have. When it comes in a great package like this, then cherry on the top. Thank you so much for doing this for biking community.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @eduardolight4438 really glad that the videos were helpful! All the best with your cross country trip across Korea! You timed it perfectly, and I'm very envious as you are about to go on a very fun adventure. Stay safe and happy cycling!

[@vykintasstakenas]

Thanks for videos! Very informative. Can You please share info, how is possible to arrive or finish the tour in Andong - to make half of this trip?

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @vykintasstakenas! If you want to end in Andong, you can take a bus back to Seoul from the Andong Bus Terminal located on the Western side of the city here: kko.to/Z2CypZE0Wz

[@Mudskipper9876]

Thank you both so much for sharing your knowledge. All of your videos have been well shot and informative. This bike path series is very inspirational.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the nice comment @Mudskipper9876! Hope you can get out there on the bike paths someday!

[@MariusMustermann-rk2lb]

Thanks so much :) Your channel and especially all the details you put into the videos is outstanding. We are very happy that we found your channel before heading soon to Korea.

[@lostthenfound]

Hi @MariusMustermann-rk2lb thanks so much for the nice message! Hope you guys have a wonderful trip to Korea!

[@patrick.arnoux]

Merci encore pour cette vidéo ! C'est toujours très utile ! La Corée du Sud sera ma. Prochaine destination.

[@lostthenfound]

Merci beaucoup @patrick.arnoux ! Bon voyage en Corée !

[@pepperroni9412]

Thank you for making these informative videos

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @pepperroni9412 hope it was helpful!

[@zengularity5571]

Camped in the bush next to a beach in Incheaon and biked back to seoul, great weekend adventure

[@lostthenfound]

Sounds like a great weekend @zengularity5571!

[@howardlee7189]

Thanks for the most informative video. I hope you are having a great Easter. Regards

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much Howard! Happy Easter to you as well!

[@bikechingu]

Great video and very detailed information! I think the Cross Country Bike Path is the most diverse of all the bike path in South Korea. Ride safe guys and hope to see you at the bike path. 잘했어요!

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much Thoan (love the new name)! It's definitely a really fun path to cycle! Hope to see you out there as well and happy cycling!

[@bikechingu]

@@lostthenfound Thanks Matt and Yujin!

[@chuckleomg]

Thank you! I'm currently planning to this trip in a month and this is the most comprehensive resource I've found on the route so far

[@lostthenfound]

Thank you @chuckleomg really glad that the information was helpful! May will be a beautiful time to cycle it. Hope you have an amazing trip and enjoy the Korean countryside!

[@erikl.1860]

Perfect information for my cycle trip to Korea! Thanks!

[@lostthenfound]

Glad to hear that @erikl.1860! Thank you!

[@mrdressup]

Awesome video. Korea's bike paths are so great. Lived in Seoul for 8 years now and I still think one of my favourite things to do in the world is ride next to Han River. Such beautiful scenery and it goes on forever

[@lostthenfound]

Thank you so much @TheDrdressup! Agree with you that Korea's bike paths are amazing, and should be more well known around the world! Hope to see you out there on the bike path someday in Seoul! Stay safe and happy cycling!

[@BasicStealthcamping]

I cant thank or recommend you enough, without a doubt this is the most detailed, informative and helpful guide for this route available from any source! I still have a few months to go until I can do it but I think about it daily and you have been my favourite source of inspiration and excitement for what is to come!

[@lostthenfound]

Thank you so much @BasicStealthcamping! Really glad to hear that! Also you must be really excited to get out there on the bike path. Hope the wait goes by quick, and you have an awesome adventure through Korea's countryside!

[@kapfazo]

This is even very informative to Korean novice riders(aka 자린이) great thanks~~

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for watching and I'm glad to hear that @kapfazo! Happy and safe cycling!

[@SuperEg]

Thank you for the great contents. Love to watch your videos together with my wife. My wife and I finally got our bike passports and got some stamps already during the last visit last month (we occasionally visiting from Japan with our folding bikes). We are looking forward to visiting again and again and getting all the stamps some day. Happy riding :)

[@lostthenfound]

@SuperEg thanks so much for watching our videos! That's awesome that you guys come from Japan to ride the trails here. I'd love to cycle Japan someday as well, as there are so many beautiful places there that I haven't seen. Happy cycling!

[@kpallday]

Your video is amazing. Content is extremely informative and displays your dedication to excellence!

[@lostthenfound]

@kpallday thanks so much for the kind words and for watching! Really appreciate it!

[@Just_another_jenny]

What a great video! Has some great information in here. We're planning on riding the Four Rivers path next month (not being expert bike riders at all!) Really wish we had seen this before we planned our itinerary. We've got a similar breakdown of the route and will share when we finish too!

[@lostthenfound]

@Just_another_jenny thank you so much! That's great that you guys have already planned your route. Hope you have an amazing ride down the Four Rivers! The weather should be perfect for it.

[@Tanstaafl1976]

Matt, this is THE most helpful vid I've seen yet about thse "cross country" ride, and thank you for clarifying its proper name (vs. the Four Rivers Ride). Much appreciated!

[@lostthenfound]

@Tanstaafl1976 thanks so much for watching and so happy to hear it was helpful! I'm not sure how and when people started calling it the Four Rivers Trail, but it certainly stuck! Stay safe and happy cycling!

[@Tanstaafl1976]

@@lostthenfound Thanks, Matt! Cheers!

[@joelzamora5868]

I'm not a biker, but I'm up for the challenge! 🚴‍♀️🏞️ #adventure #newbiebiker

[@lostthenfound]

That's awesome @joelzamora5868 go for it! If you are in Seoul I'd recommend doing the Bukhangang Bike Path up to Chuncheon first. It's a really good first bike trip, and you can use the subways throughout the ride making it easier to stop if you end up not enjoying it as much. Enjoy and ride safe!

[@walkandbike]

Super informative and fun video for Cross Korea bike ride 👍 Recently done this travel with my foldable bike. Should watch this video earlier 😊 This helps a lot to all travelers I believe ❤️👍👏 Liked and Subscribed 👋

[@lostthenfound]

@walkandbike thank you so much! That's awesome you just did it on your folding bike too! Hope you had a great trip, and happy cycling!

[@patrickshoniker3268]

Great video and thank you for putting it together. I fly into Seoul on a Wednesday morning at 6:30AM and I wanted to know if it possible to bike from the airport to the start of the path? It’s obviously easier for me to assemble the bike there. Thanks so much for your help.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks a lot @patrickshoniker3268! You can't bike from Incheon Airport to the bike path because the bridge doesn't allow bikes. You can take the subway or taxi with your bike in a box, or you can assemble your bike at the airport and ride to the ferry terminal here naver.me/xevjnYzK that leaves every hour from 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM...etc until 6:30 PM to get to Wolmi-do, and then bike to the start of the trail from there.

[@gumdo]

Thanks so much for the effort. It is really appreciated. I will be using your videos for a future trip.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @gumdo!

[@tlbl59]

Great advices Writing this from Hahoe village, didn’t know Andong dam stamp isn’t mandatory for the medal ahah detour 100% worth it though, countryside in this part is beautiful

[@lostthenfound]

Wow nice @tlbl59 that's awesome! Also I completely agree with you. That section of the ride is really fun, and it's cool to see Andong itself too. Have a safe trip and enjoy!

[@coachriteshpatel]

Superb Video, I am surprised how you managed the Drone as well as Cycling.. Hope it was safe flying the drone... is Mini3pro or Mini4 Pro ?. I am planning in October. Thank you, it was a great guidance.

[@lostthenfound]

@coachriteshpatel thank you so much! Really appreciate it! I don't think it was 100% safe to be honest, but we used the Mavic Air 2 for most of the shots in this video. I just fly the drone up high enough and hold the right stick in one direction while cycling at the same time and it tends to work out better than the automatic modes in my opinion. Hope you have an amazing cycling trip to Korea!

[@mrpostman23]

Hi great video as always!! Plan to do this route on November. Do you know of any delivery service that is able to send my bike case from incheon to busan as i will be flying back to my country via busan airport

[@lostthenfound]

@mrpostman23 thanks so much! One option is for you to book a hotel in advance in Busan, and then email them or phone them to ask if you can send your bike case to them, which you can do by visiting the regular post offices here (search for 우체국 on Naver Maps) and sending it there.

[@mrpostman23]

@@lostthenfound thanks 🙏

[@ragingagainsttime6812]

Thank you for the comprehensive video

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for the nice comment @rageagainsttime6812!

[@PaulWilliamson1]

For transport from Incheon to Mapo we used the KAL Limo Bus 6702 (there is another operator in the reverse direction as well) - They were happy to take the Tandem bike box we had. We also discovered that this is not universal on our second trip, so you need to check the bus company's policies. BTW the best video I have seen regarding this path - well done! Nice balance of commentary and video!

[@lostthenfound]

@PaulWilliamson1 thanks so much for watching! Also that's a good tip about the bus too! I think it would be okay to take the general airport buses with your bike in the box as well.

[@HenryWrideExplores]

This is such a cool adventure! I’d love to do it 😊

[@lostthenfound]

@@HenryWrideExplores it's really fun and worth doing if you get the chance! Hope you can someday!

[@Seoulhawk01]

Korea is a great place for cycling, people just don't know. The bike paths are great, but I enjoy riding in the northeast area on the roads. You will spend a lot of energy going up and down the mountains, but that is part of the fun.

[@lostthenfound]

It's an amazing place for cycling eh @Seoulhawk01! Also agree with you that it can be very fun to explore off the bike paths as well!

[@Simply_scenery]

What a perfect guide ❤❤❤

[@lostthenfound]

@Simply_scenery so happy to hear that! Thanks a lot for the kind words, and happy cycling! 😊

[@manoloperez8872]

Thanks for this very detailed video and really learned a lot from it. I'm planning to do a similar solo ride this September for 8-9 days. Just have a question. Are there enough inns/motels/biketels along the route as I don't plan to camp out?

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much @manoloperez8872 really happy to hear that! There are motels along the entire route in basically every city you pass by, and they are all really familiar with cyclists so you are good to go!

[@ola_strandberg]

Thank you for the great videos! I visit Seoul often and usually rent a bike for a day, but have been dreaming about bringing my own to ride this trail. Sorry if I missed it, but what do you suggest for getting back to Seoul from Busan with the bike?

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks for watching @ola_strandberg! To get back from Busan, you should take the bus at Busan Sasang Seobu Bus Terminal (naver.me/GjZMHGIo). Hope you can ride the trail someday as it's really fun!

[@EnterAnders]

Ola you're a legend mate. Does Strandberg manufacture guitars in Korea? Hope you can do the trail soon, it's wonderful

[@1789Bastille]

amazing trip.

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks so much for watching @1789Bastille!

[@pettypoh]

Thanks for the informative video. Can I know why most people ride Seoul to Busan instead of Busan to Seoul? Is the latter more difficult?

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks for watching @pettypoh! I think generally more people start in Seoul because that's where they are located, but also the winds tend to travel southeast which helps a lot when going from Seoul to Busan.

[@kerrywms]

Thank you so much for this most informative video and we are planning for this Seoul to Busan trip this Sept 2024. I wonder if you could help me with the link to the bus and train schedules back to Seoul. Much appreciated

[@lostthenfound]

Thanks a lot @kerrywms! You can check out the bus schedules on www.kobus.co.kr/main.do and train schedules on www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1

[@EnterAnders]

Hey everyone - this video and the comments were a huge help to me in planning this aweome journey, so here's my 7-day itinerary in the hopes it can help someone else plan. For reference, I am 28M, pretty fit (gym 3x/week, walk everywhere, love hiking), live in Korea (no jet lag or culture shock), and had never done long-distance cycling prior to this. DAY 1, 85 km - Incheon to Yangsu DAY 2, 93km - Yangsu to Anseong DAY 3, 76km - Anseong to Munyeong (this day has the mega hill, hence lower distance. the hill is franly not that bad tho) DAY 4, 72km - Munyeong to Nakdanbo (the worst food/lodging of all these stops, but still totally fine) DAY 5, 78km - Nakdanbo to Daegu DAY 6, 100km - Daegu to Namji (has a very steep [but fairly short] hill, and a pretty long/steep forest section. My hardest day, especially considering the constant monsoon rains lol, but still manageable) DAY 7, 91km, Namji to Busan (almost all flat and scenic, great finisher) PLS NOTE I live in Daegu and had to work 2 days between day 5 and 6 of the ride. If I had not had those 2 days off, day 6 may have been pure suffering. If you had better luck with weather for the harder days, or were perhaps a more experienced cyclist, I think this itinerary would be extremely well balanced and enjoyable the whole way through. Even as it was I loved every second.

[@lostthenfound]

@@EnterAnders thanks so much for sharing your itinerary! Looks like a good one, and 7 days is a good length for people who are fit and still want to get some good sightseeing in. The 100km from Daegu to Namji is impressive especially, as I've always found those 3 steep hills harder than the famous Ihwaryeong. Great job and happy cycling!

[@EnterAnders]

@@lostthenfound Of course! Thank you for all your work on this video series, it was really invaluable. The passion and effort involved is very clear. 7 days was perfect - Chuseok + a weekend. I agree those 3 hills are the hardest part of the trip lol. Ihwaryeong is a challenge but the incline feels steady and doable. Then the ride down is so fun haha. Those late 3 felt a bit relentless

[@lostthenfound]

@@EnterAnders thanks so much! Totally agree that Ihwaryeong is almost fun in a way. It's the perfect steepness to just get into a rhythm and not get too out of breath. But yeah those 3 hills are killer for sure! Hahah so glad you had a good time though!

[@cccheung4006]

Any recommendations on how to take the Intercity buses to avoid mountain climbing?

[@lostthenfound]

@@cccheung4006 you could take an intercity bus from Chungju Bus Terminal to Mungyeong's Jeomchon Bus Terminal to avoid the biggest hills, and then from Daegu Seogu Bus Terminal to Namji Bus Terminal to avoid the 3 hills in the south.

[@BenSlavin]

12:54 fun fact: the path above the temple has now been fully paved/concreted. It’s still a good slog though, but well worth it!

[@lostthenfound]

Oh thanks for the update @BenSlavin! It's definitely a steep section eh! I agree that it's worth it though!

[@cccheung4006]

Any ideas on how I can take the buses to skip the big mountain climb?

[@lostthenfound]

@cccheung4006 you could take an intercity bus from Chungju Bus Terminal to Mungyeong's Jeomchon Bus Terminal to avoid the biggest hills, and then from Daegu Seogu Bus Terminal to Namji Bus Terminal to avoid the 3 hills in the south.

[@shawntan85]

Hi! I'm wondering if it is possible to rent a bike in Incheon and once the trip has ended in Busan return the bike there. Thanks!

[@lostthenfound]

@shawntan85 I don't know of any bike rental places near the start in Incheon unfortunately, so I think it'd be best to rent from Bike Nara bikenara.modoo.at which is near Mapo Station and start on a weekend (so you can ride the subway), ride the subway from Gongdeok Station to Cheongna International City Station, and then start the path from there. You can return the bike when you arrive in Busan as well, as they have another store there.

[@vivianpoon6086]

May I ask when did you do the ride? i am planing to do the cross country on late June I wonder if there will be too much mosquitos and bugs that we need mosquito haed net? Thanks

[@lostthenfound]

Hi there @vivianpoon6086, we have done it in late July once, and early April twice. Late June will definitely be hot, but you won't need a mosquito head net. The mosquitos only really come out at night time when you're camping. There are definitely a lot of bugs in Korea though just so you know.

[@vivianpoon6086]

@@lostthenfound thanks a lot!

[@오릉골선비]

❤❤❤

[@lostthenfound]

Thank you for your support! 응원해 주셔서 감사해요! ☺️🙏

[@chuckwalla2967]

You sound like those reporters on Arirang TV.

[@jyy9624]

If you stop by Andong try the traditional sonu

[@lostthenfound]

Andong soju is definitely worth a try @jyy9624!

[@Maghonyheight]

Hi, does anyone know where I can rent a road bike with accessories (lights, pannier bag and rack). My friend and I want to do this trail from Seoul to Busan. :) Do let me know if you know of good and inexpensive rental places.

[@lostthenfound]

Hi there! I answered this question in another video here (timestamped): kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4fUm2ZmqaqVq68 Here are the locations and websites too: Bike Nara - Main bike rental shop many people use 📍Location: naver.me/FrAk7CLf 🌐 Website: www.bikenara.co.kr/ Seoul Bike Rental - Alternative in Itaewon that was good 📍Location: naver.me/xNd8IYCa 🌐 Website: koreaseoulbikerental.com

[@jeroenossel]

Can you do this on foot?

[@lostthenfound]

A lot of people do it on foot as well. I think they end up walking through the cities more than you do on a bike, and I don't think it's an official route. In my opinion it'd be more fun to do some of the 4,500 km of trekking trails that go around Korea's coasts. We introduce it in this video if you want to check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGLCmad3ps5sr8U

[@winnyher2546]

한국에 와서 멋진 풍경들을 감상해봐라 이 귀여운것들아 ㅋㅋ

[@lostthenfound]

ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 한국에서 멋진 풍경이 많죠! 여기서 자전거 타는 취미를 시작한 자체가 진짜 고마워요!

[@joshvisscher4120]

oh I did that. You seem really prepared. I just wore a sweatshirt and jeans. Kinda made a joke out it.

[@lostthenfound]

@joshvisscher4120 not prepared at all actually! We did the same as you the first time. Just sharing information for others to help them prepare. 😁

[@jenkinsdale5]

Interesting video do you realise you start nearly every sentence with "and"

[@lostthenfound]

@jenkinsdale5 thanks a lot! My English was never very good, and living in Korea for 11 years didn't help it that's for sure! 🤣

[@gravel1brevet2campinghocke27]

선생님들은 추천 구독 해야함 아무것도 없는 나라에 비행기까지 타고 와서 탄다는거에 무척 존중요.... 솔직히 한국 타이완은 볼것도 없고 거리도 적은데 그게 비용을 해가며.... 그걸 자체가 일본 경유라도 존중함요^^ 솔직히 한국 타이완은 가면서 자전거 계곡도 없음^^;; 한국 타이완을 비하하는게 아님 그만큼 선생님들에 디테일함에 리스펙을 표하는거라 적는거임....

[@lostthenfound]

@gravel1brevet2campinghocke27님 감사합니다! 한국에서 타는게 아주 재밌고 일본이랑 타이완에서도 타보고 싶기도 해요! 안전히 라이딩 하세요!

[@2GoodLookin]

Wow, great job guys. Life is so nice when you don't have to work 6 days a week like most Koreans do. How did you get the aerial shots and file behind you?

[@lostthenfound]

@2GoodLookin thanks so much! Working is the one aspect of Korea that I just cannot adapt to and that's why we are trying KZbin haha. I just fly the drone manually behind me with the controller in one hand and hope for the best, but I make sure the drone is high enough that it's not going to hit anything first!

[@2GoodLookin]

@@lostthenfound Bravo! You're videos are an inspiration.