Bursa Botanical Park, located north of the city, is a wonderful oasis for a run. Enjoy running on paths through this pleasantly landscaped park/botanical gardens, with its large variety of trees and plants. A loop of the perimeter is ~2 km, but overall one can do 3-4 km in the park on the various paths.
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- Loop of perimeter is ~2 km (1.2 miles). Overall, 3-4 km of paths
- Transit: Served by bus (Botanik Parkı Otobüs Durağı)
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Bursa, TR
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Jun 4, 2026
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A running tour of Bursa's key sites, using Atatürk Cd. as the anchor. Run by the Clock Tower, Mausoleum, Grand Mosque, Heykel plaza, Panorama, Kamberler Park, Koza Han silk market & Kapalı Çarşı bazaar. Option to include Reşat Oyal Culture Park.
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Hüdavendigar Park, located in the western part of Bursa, features paths around gardens, athletic fields, and on both sides of a river. One can put together a run of 6 km if combined with the waterfront Mihraplı Park.
370-acre hilltop park 10 km west of Bursa is a good spot for some hilly, shaded running. There's 3.5 km of parquet road, 6.5 km of walking/bicycle paths, and narrower hiking trails. One can run to the summit or drive to the top and run from there.
Beautiful national park located 36 km from Bursa. Wonderful trail running options, from forested trails to trails above treeline passing through alpine meadows and glacial lakes, to some steeper climbs. The park is very snowy in winter and is a major ski resort.
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