At the heart of Vilnius’ many waterways is the Neris River, flowing through the center of the city and spanned by a number of bridges. In central Vilnius, the banks of the river are lined with asphalt and stone-paved footpaths for about 10 km. The best stretch of path is on the north bank of the river between Trinapolio Monastery in the west and the Zverynas rock (near the Lietuvos stadium) in the east (~8 km). Runners can also jog along the old towpaths right beside the water — just be careful not to end up in the river on a slippery wet day! Any of these riverside paths are nice on their own, but they also provide connections between parks and other routes in Vilnius. Good add-ons include Vingis Park, Verkiai Regional Park, and Bernadine/Kalnų Park.
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- Up to 10 km (one way)
- 58 meters
- Vingis Park, Verkiai Regional Park or any point in between
- Bus stops along north bank of river
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Our ‘runseeing’ tour of Vilnius hits the major tourist attractions of Old Town and beyond on a 5 km loop over sidewalks and through parkland.
A local favorite park along the Neris River, Vingis offers many kilometers of paved paths, including a 5 km perimeter route. The trails are a combination of wooded and some more open trails.
Add together the panoramic vistas of Kalnų Park and the gorgeous botanical gardens of Bernadine Park for a pleasant tour of downtown Vilnius’ prized green spaces. We've mapped a 4 km loop highlighting both parks, or create your own!
At 2,673 hectares, this huge park to the north of Vilnius has a running route to suit every need. Our favorite options are loops around the Vilnius Palace grounds and a tour of the Green Lakes.
Pavilnių Regional Park is a great space for its many gravel paths along the Vilnia River, including the historic and scenic 5 km Pūčkoriai Cognitive Trail. Combination of wooded and open.
As an alternative to Verkiai Regional Park, there are some other great green spaces in the suburbs north of Vilnius. Check out the forests and lakes of Šeškinės šlaitų geomorfologinis draustinis, run laps at Ozo Park, or hit the pavement at Jomanto Park.
Hop on the train to Trakai for this 7.5 km tour of the island and its stunning waterfront castles. The waterside paths and sidewalks leading around Lake Galvė to the Trakai Peninsula Castle and Trakai Island Castle are quiet, scenic, and well-maintained.
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