Running along the ‘right bank’ of the river Maas and into Het Park is a scenic and easily accessible route in central Rotterdam. There are paths and walkways along a series of canals and inlets, where you can do some fun ‘in and out’ running from the Erasmus Bridge, heading west into the Delfshaven neighborhood. We’ve mapped nearly 7 km (4.3 mi
les), starting from the Erasmus Bridge, ending at the west end of the ‘Bartel Wilkonade’ path. You can continue further, winding around more little canals, but it’s a bit more industrial and the path less seamless.
Het Park. Just about 1.5 km west of the Erasmus Bridge, enjoy a jaunt into Het Park. It’s a classic European park, designed in the 1850s in the English landscape style. There are numerous paths, and some of Rotterdam’s oldest trees. A run around the perimeter of the park is ~2 km, with an additional 1-2 km of interior paths.
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Running along the ‘right bank’ of the river Maas and into Het Park is a scenic and easily accessible route in central Rotterdam. There are paths and walkways along a series of canals and inlets, where you can do some fun ‘in and out’ running from the Erasmus Bridge, heading west into the Delfshaven neighborhood. We’ve mapped nearly 7 km (4.3 mi
les), starting from the Erasmus Bridge, ending at the west end of the ‘Bartel Wilkonade’ path. You can continue further, winding around more little canals, but it’s a bit more industrial and the path less seamless.
Het Park. Just about 1.5 km west of the Erasmus Bridge, enjoy a jaunt into Het Park. It’s a classic European park, designed in the 1850s in the English landscape style. There are numerous paths, and some of Rotterdam’s oldest trees. A run around the perimeter of the park is ~2 km, with an additional 1-2 km of interior paths.
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Essentials
Waterside route is up to 7 km (4.3 miles) one way; Het Park perimeter is ~2 km, with additional paths
Depends on trail chosen
Walkable from city center; Or, Tram 8 or metro - Dijkzigt of Leuvehaven
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There's great running in central Rotterdam. This 'overview' and map provides a guide to some of the best spots: Historic center, Maas River paths, Het Park, Heemraadspark linear park, canal paths, Kralingse Lake.
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Pleasant 5 km loop around the perimeter of this lake. Only 3 km east of the center and easily reachable via transport. Dedicated paths and water views much of the way. Additional paths through woods on northern side of lake.
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Extensive network of trails through dunes and woods, ~4.5 km from end-to-end. Located in Kijkduin. Good add-ons are along the beach, or across to port of Scheveningen and its boardwalk and beach running.
Many km of wonderful beach, boardwalk, and coastal park running in The Hague, divided into two areas: Kijkduin and Scheveningen. The beach is wide and quite runnable. Paved options include the 3 km boardwalk, and paths in Westduinpark & Oostduinpark.
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Essentials
Waterside route is up to 7 km (4.3 miles) one way; Het Park perimeter is ~2 km, with additional paths
Depends on trail chosen
Walkable from city center; Or, Tram 8 or metro - Dijkzigt of Leuvehaven
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