The paths along the Maritsa River are a nice place to run in Plovdiv. Overall, there are ~4 km of paths right along the river, with various types of surface. The more developed path is on the south bank. It’s also possible to run on the north bank, but it’s a less developed path alongside Maritsa Blvd.
Starting just west of the Адата Bridge, the first 1 km is more of a dirt path. At the Fair Bridge, a paved path runs right along the river for 1.5 km to Vasil Aprilov Blvd. There are nice views of the water here. You will pass the Saedinenie Pedestrian Bridge, which runs is an enclosed bridge across the Maritsa that’s actually a shopping mall. We’ve continued the route for another 1.8 km, in order to reach the running track at Plovdiv Stadium and the Plovdiv Rowing Canal. This last section is on a paved cycle path alongside Bl. Maritsa, and a bit away from the water. Optional Extension: At the stadium/rowing canal, a narrower wooded path continues along the river for another 2.4 km. No water views.
Longer Run: See optional extension, above. There’s a running track at the Sporten Klub at the western end of the river path. Also, you can pick up our Plovdiv Rowing Canal route, which is a popular 5 km loop around the canal. There’s also a wide wooded path between the canal and the river, which adds some variety and distance.
The paths along the Maritsa River are a nice place to run in Plovdiv. Overall, there are ~4 km of paths right along the river, with various types of surface. The more developed path is on the south bank. It’s also possible to run on the north bank, but it’s a less developed path alongside Maritsa Blvd.
Starting just west of the Адата Bridge, the first 1 km is more of a dirt path. At the Fair Bridge, a paved path runs right along the river for 1.5 km to Vasil Aprilov Blvd. There are nice views of the water here. You will pass the Saedinenie Pedestrian Bridge, which runs is an enclosed bridge across the Maritsa that’s actually a shopping mall. We’ve continued the route for another 1.8 km, in order to reach the running track at Plovdiv Stadium and the Plovdiv Rowing Canal. This last section is on a paved cycle path alongside Bl. Maritsa, and a bit away from the water. Optional Extension: At the stadium/rowing canal, a narrower wooded path continues along the river for another 2.4 km. No water views.
Longer Run: See optional extension, above. There’s a running track at the Sporten Klub at the western end of the river path. Also, you can pick up our Plovdiv Rowing Canal route, which is a popular 5 km loop around the canal. There’s also a wide wooded path between the canal and the river, which adds some variety and distance.
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