This ‘runseeing’ tour of Gdańsk hits many of the city’s important sites, and is nearly all on pedestrian-only paths. The route combines the streets of Gdańsk Main City, paths along the Motwala River, and a park-like area near the main train station. There are ~6 km & ~9.5 km options.

Ulica Długa. CC 2.0 Ting Chen

Start at Dariusz Kobzdej Square, and make your way to the Ulica Długa — a pedestrian thoroughfare reconstructed in historical style that’s also a market area. Run for 0.5 km to the Green Bridge (Zielony Most), and turn LEFT, heading north along the Motwala River on a dedicated stone-surfaced path. Run for 1 km, enjoying the views of the water and Gdańsk main city. Then, continue on the paths for 0.5 km along the river, passing the important Museum of the Second World War. Double back, crossing the footbridge to Ołowianka, an island that’s a tourist attraction featuring an Observation Wheel, gorgeous Philharmonic Centre, and Maritime Museum. Continue back south along the riverside paths, and then cross back over the Kładka obrotowa św. Ducha bridge, running through the historical centre along Świętego Ducha. Here, the short route ends at 6 km.

Longer Option: This loop adds 3.5 km. Cross the main road over the railroad tracks, running along Nowe Ogrody, to Park Śródmieście. Here’s there’s a series of paths through a mainly wooded, hillside park, passing by several old fortresses and bunkers and featuring great views of Gdańsk Main City and the river. The loop is ~2 km. Return to the start using Nowe Ogrody.

Motwala River. Google Street View