Nowon-gu Connects Entire 6.8km Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail from Wolgye-dong to Hwarangdae

Completion Ceremony on June 29

Waterside Cafe "Gyeongchunmaru" to Open in July

Nowon-gu, Seoul (Mayor Oh Seung-rok) announced that it has completed construction of the pedestrian overpass section connecting Nokcheon Middle School in Wolgye-dong to Gwangwoon University Station, and will fully open it to residents on June 29.

The waterside cafe "Gyeongchunmaru," featuring a real train model built on the Gyeongchun Bridge. Provided by Nowon District Office.

The newly completed extension spans approximately 870 meters and was created by utilizing unused railway land. Benches and flowers have been installed to provide a pleasant environment for residents to walk and relax. With this addition, the total length of the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail, connecting Wolgye-dong through Gongneung-dong to Hwarangdae, has reached 6.8 kilometers, completing a continuous green axis.

Notably, at the end of the new section atop the Gyeongchun Railroad Bridge, the waterside cafe "Gyeongchunmaru," featuring a real train model, will officially open in July. Following Dumulmaru, Danghyeonmaru, and Uuimaru, Gyeongchunmaru will be Nowon-gu's fourth waterside cafe and includes a photo zone highlighting the history of the Gyeongchun Line. Visitors can enjoy views of Jungnangcheon and the Gyeongchun Railroad Bridge's musical fountain while relaxing, making it a new landmark in Wolgye-dong.

This extension also connects the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail to the Gwangwoon University Station area. After being selected for the National Railroad Corporation's "Railway Idle Land Utilization Project" in 2023, the project was actively pursued and completed the green axis linking the previously disconnected forest trail in Wolgye-dong to the Gwangwoon University Station area development project.

The Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail is a linear park transformed from the former Gyeongchun Line, which was decommissioned in 2010. The park development project began in 2013, and by 2017, about 6 kilometers had been completed. The railway tracks and facilities were preserved as much as possible, making it a beloved destination for walks.

Over the years, Nowon-gu has established various cultural and leisure hubs along the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail. At Hwarangdae Railroad Park, attractions such as a train cafe, the European-style express train restaurant "Express Nowon," and the Light Garden have been created. The area around the Gongneung-dong railway has become "Gongridan-gil," known for its unique cafes and dessert shops. With the addition of Gyeongchunmaru, the Gyeongchun Railroad Bridge musical fountain, and Gyeongchun Station Book & Coffee, the western section of the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail is also expected to emerge as a new hotspot.

Meanwhile, Nowon-gu is also accelerating efforts to improve the pedestrian environment around Wolgye-dong in connection with the Gwangwoon University Station area development project. Recently, the canopy reinforcement work on the Gwangwoon University Station pedestrian overpass was completed to enhance safety and convenience for residents.

On June 29, Nowon-gu will hold a completion ceremony for the Wolgye-dong extension, celebrating the full connection of the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail and the new beginning of the waterside cafe "Gyeongchunmaru" with local residents.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok of Nowon-gu stated, "The Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail has evolved from a space holding memories of the old railway into Nowon's main green axis, connecting culture, leisure, and the city’s future. We hope this forest trail continues to provide new enjoyment and relaxation wherever residents walk."

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