Wuppertal has numerous pleasant parks that make for some nice running. None of them are that large, so you might have to do a few laps to put together a longer run.
Hardt Park
This is a scenic, hilly park near the commercial center of Elberfeld. A network of windy, hilly paths lead pass sprawling lawns, with some wooded sections. At the southeast end is a botanical garden, and the Elisenturm hilltop landmark, featuring great views of the city and river. At the northwest end, a highlight is the Riesen-Mammutbäume — a giant sequoia. Create your own route around Hardt. It’s possible to do 3-4 hilly km in the park: It’s ~1 km east-west along the Elisenhöhe path, and ~0.5 km north-south.
Elisenturm in Hardt Park
Nützenbergpark
This park in the western part of Wuppertal has mainly forested trails. There’s an observation tower, and at the northeast end, a running track. Paths are fairly wide and a combination of gravel and paved. NOTE: Hilly!
Add-On: The Nortbahnstrasse multi-use trail is ~1 km north of Nützenberg.
Friedrichsberg
This large hiking area is in the southern part of Wuppertal. It’s mainly forested. The trails are a mix of paved and gravel — mainly good footing but also some that are more rugged. NOTE: Hilly!
Arboretum Burgholz
Located in the Cronenberg district in the southern part of Wuppertal, Arboretum Burgholz is a large forested area featuring more than 100 species of trees. There are ‘thematic’ tree sections. There’s a large network of mainly wooded trails, some wider gravel/forest roads, others more rugged. Create your own adventure or enjoy some of the marked loops in the arboretum. The popular ‘A2’ loop is 6.5 km, with a 200m elevation gain. ROUTE MAP
Add-On: The paved Sambastrasse multi-use trail passes through Arboretum Burgholz.
Wuppertal has numerous pleasant parks that make for some nice running. None of them are that large, so you might have to do a few laps to put together a longer run.
Hardt Park
This is a scenic, hilly park near the commercial center of Elberfeld. A network of windy, hilly paths lead pass sprawling lawns, with some wooded sections. At the southeast end is a botanical garden, and the Elisenturm hilltop landmark, featuring great views of the city and river. At the northwest end, a highlight is the Riesen-Mammutbäume — a giant sequoia. Create your own route around Hardt. It’s possible to do 3-4 hilly km in the park: It’s ~1 km east-west along the Elisenhöhe path, and ~0.5 km north-south.
Elisenturm in Hardt Park
Nützenbergpark
This park in the western part of Wuppertal has mainly forested trails. There’s an observation tower, and at the northeast end, a running track. Paths are fairly wide and a combination of gravel and paved. NOTE: Hilly!
Add-On: The Nortbahnstrasse multi-use trail is ~1 km north of Nützenberg.
Friedrichsberg
This large hiking area is in the southern part of Wuppertal. It’s mainly forested. The trails are a mix of paved and gravel — mainly good footing but also some that are more rugged. NOTE: Hilly!
Arboretum Burgholz
Located in the Cronenberg district in the southern part of Wuppertal, Arboretum Burgholz is a large forested area featuring more than 100 species of trees. There are ‘thematic’ tree sections. There’s a large network of mainly wooded trails, some wider gravel/forest roads, others more rugged. Create your own adventure or enjoy some of the marked loops in the arboretum. The popular ‘A2’ loop is 6.5 km, with a 200m elevation gain. ROUTE MAP
Add-On: The paved Sambastrasse multi-use trail passes through Arboretum Burgholz.
A 'runseeing' tour of the pedestrian sections of Elberfeld, some riverfront, and the Schwebebahn suspension railway. Leads to Hardt, a hilly urban park with a nice network of paths and a botanical garden.
One of the best places in for a longer off-road run in Wuppertal. We've mapped 12 km from Vohwinkel to Wichlinghausen-Süd. The paved trail features fairly gentle grades, and includes five illuminated tunnels and impressive brick viaducts offering views of the city.
This 100-hectare green space is a nice spot for gentle, hilly trail running on mainly forested trails. A loop is ~4 km. There are several adjoining green spaces that allow for a longer run: the open meadows of Scharpenacken, the rugged forest trails of Barmer Wald, and even more in the Murmelbach Valley.
One of the most scenic spots in Wuppertal for a run. Located in the Heckinghausen neighborhood on an elevated plateau, with a rolling hill, open meadow landscape. There are wonderful views into the Wupper Valley. Wide trails, mix of paved & gravel.
Another good spot for a longer off-road run in Wuppertal. This paved rail-trail is located more in the southern part of the city, and runs for 8.5 km from the Wuppertal Zoo south to Cronenberg. It has a green, pastoral feel, with a steady climb over the first 5 km.
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