Bremerhaven is a port city on Germany’s north sea coast at the mouth of the Weser River. Considered part of the greater Bremen area, the city has deep history in fishing and navigation. The best places to run in Bremerhaven are the numerous paths along its attractive waterfront ports, which can be combined in numerous ways. There are also plus some nice interior parks.
Geeste & Port Loop. 8km. In the Mitte waterfront district, there are nice paths along the Geeste River and the Neuer Hafen port area. Start just west of center off Am Geetebogen, and run for ~2 km along the river path, enjoying the nice water views. At the end of the path, continue east toward the Weser River, passing the Bremerhaven Radar Tower, and then run north on the port-side promenade paths along the river for 3 km, passing the Zoo, Shipping Museum, to just past the Pingelturm, a colorful waterside tower in Neuer Hafen. Retrace your steps for 1 km, turn LEFT on Schleusenstraße, and run along the eastern side path in Neuer Hafen, using Keilstraße to return to the Geeste.
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Unterfeuer & Dampfer Welle. Up to 13.5 km. This is an exploration of southern waterfront paths. Start at the Schleuse locks and run along the Unterfeuer Bremerhaven along the Weser River for up to 3.5 km. Retrace your steps. and then enjoy another few km along the paths along the green space south of Elbinger Platz and around the Dampfer WELLE historic ship.
Bürgerpark &Park Reinkenheide. Two attractive parks just east of the center. Bürgerpark is the larger of the two and has lovely, wide paths through woods and around fields. A loop around the perimeter is ~3 km, and there are additional interior paths. Park Reinkenheide is located 1.5 km east of Bürgerpark, and features ~2 km of nice paths.
Bremerhaven is a port city on Germany’s north sea coast at the mouth of the Weser River. Considered part of the greater Bremen area, the city has deep history in fishing and navigation. The best places to run in Bremerhaven are the numerous paths along its attractive waterfront ports, which can be combined in numerous ways. There are also plus some nice interior parks.
Geeste & Port Loop. 8km. In the Mitte waterfront district, there are nice paths along the Geeste River and the Neuer Hafen port area. Start just west of center off Am Geetebogen, and run for ~2 km along the river path, enjoying the nice water views. At the end of the path, continue east toward the Weser River, passing the Bremerhaven Radar Tower, and then run north on the port-side promenade paths along the river for 3 km, passing the Zoo, Shipping Museum, to just past the Pingelturm, a colorful waterside tower in Neuer Hafen. Retrace your steps for 1 km, turn LEFT on Schleusenstraße, and run along the eastern side path in Neuer Hafen, using Keilstraße to return to the Geeste.
Creative Commons: Marco Verch
Unterfeuer & Dampfer Welle. Up to 13.5 km. This is an exploration of southern waterfront paths. Start at the Schleuse locks and run along the Unterfeuer Bremerhaven along the Weser River for up to 3.5 km. Retrace your steps. and then enjoy another few km along the paths along the green space south of Elbinger Platz and around the Dampfer WELLE historic ship.
Bürgerpark &Park Reinkenheide. Two attractive parks just east of the center. Bürgerpark is the larger of the two and has lovely, wide paths through woods and around fields. A loop around the perimeter is ~3 km, and there are additional interior paths. Park Reinkenheide is located 1.5 km east of Bürgerpark, and features ~2 km of nice paths.
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Essentials
Neuer Hafen Route is 8 km (5 miles); Unterfeuer Route is up to 13.5 km (8.4 miles)
Most running in Bremerhaven is flat
Depends on route chosen
All our routes are near the center and are easily accessible
A classic European river run. There are paths along both sides of the Weser River, with terrific water views. A full loop, starting just west of the historic center, is 14 km. Numerous other paths and parks in the area allow for variations.
Waterfront park in the Rablinghausen section of Bremen with a 3.5 km path along the Weser River. Mainly open with fields, river views, and a running track in the center of the park. Can be accessed from central Bremen.
Another one of a series of attractive waterfront routes in Bremen. This 10k loop is along paths on both sides of the Kleine Weser ('little Weser'), and has a pastoral, park-like feel. Options to vary & combine with our Weser River route.
The Wallanlagen is a linear park built in the 18th century on the site of the city's walls, alongside the Stadtgraben River. Paths line both sides of the river, making for an easy and attractive 5.75 km loop. River views and lovely landscaping.
Classic European park, with gorgeously landscaped grounds, winding paths, oak-lined allées. There are woods, lake paths, grassy areas, and even a special Finnbahn running path. Perimeter loop is 5.75 km. Add on with Stadtwald just north.
A nice spot for a standalone run or done in combination with Bürgerpark. Several km of crisscrossing wooded paths, a 1.5 km lake loop, and jaunt through University of Bremen campus, which has a great running track.
A terrific 10k run along a multi-use path through a wildlife refuge, looping back with a section along the Wümme river and Suhrfleet stream. Open terrain, in a green floodplain, with pretty views. Can combine with our Stadtwald route.
Some nice running in this city 50 km west of Bremen. The gardens of the Schloss palace are a highlight. There are also attractive waterside paths along the Osternburger Kanal, Hunte River, and some fun lake loops.
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Essentials
Neuer Hafen Route is 8 km (5 miles); Unterfeuer Route is up to 13.5 km (8.4 miles)
Most running in Bremerhaven is flat
Depends on route chosen
All our routes are near the center and are easily accessible
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