In Spandau, there are some nice waterside running options: several km of path along the Havel River, and the Bullengraben — is a revitalized green corridor that runs along its namesake narrow canal.
Havel River Path. There’s a scenic, 3 km paved path along the Havel River. It runs from Wröhmänner Park just north of Old Spandau south to Betckestraße. There are nice views of the river most of the way. There are separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists, with the pedestrian path closest to the water.
Bullengraben: Lienhard Schulz
Bullengraben is a recent improvement to the Berlin running scene! Located 0.5 km west of the Havel River path, the Bullengraben is a wide, paved path that meanders through restored biotopes, playgrounds, and sports fields. There are some views of the water. It’s 4 km from the Havel River west to Nennhauser Damm Nature Park.
In Spandau, there are some nice waterside running options: several km of path along the Havel River, and the Bullengraben — is a revitalized green corridor that runs along its namesake narrow canal.
Havel River Path. There’s a scenic, 3 km paved path along the Havel River. It runs from Wröhmänner Park just north of Old Spandau south to Betckestraße. There are nice views of the river most of the way. There are separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists, with the pedestrian path closest to the water.
Bullengraben: Lienhard Schulz
Bullengraben is a recent improvement to the Berlin running scene! Located 0.5 km west of the Havel River path, the Bullengraben is a wide, paved path that meanders through restored biotopes, playgrounds, and sports fields. There are some views of the water. It’s 4 km from the Havel River west to Nennhauser Damm Nature Park.
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Essentials
Havel River: 3 km (1.8 miles) one-way; Bullengraben: 4 km (2.5 miles) one-way
Fairly flat
Havel River: North end is Wröhmänner Park; Bullengraben: Eflether Weg, 0.5 km west of the Havel River
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In Spandauer, we love running the long, straight paths in Spandauer Forst (forest), with a nice variety of woods, fields, & a stream. Just to the east, the 9.6 km Uferpromenade is scenic path along the Havel River.
At 3,000 acres, Grunewald Forest is the largest park in Berlin. There are 150 km+ of roads and trails: some wider roads and allées, and some narrower, more rugged trails. Most of the terrain is wooded. There are also some lake loops.
In the upscale Berlin borough of Steglitz-Zehlendorf, there's nice running in Westlicher Düppeler Forst (Forest) and on the car-free Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island), accessed via a short ferry. You will see peacocks!
The park, a UNESCO-listed site, was founded in 1833 features many km of paths passing wonderful landscaped gardens, sculptures, monuments, and Glienicke Palace. There are nice views of the Havel River at the southern end.
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Essentials
Havel River: 3 km (1.8 miles) one-way; Bullengraben: 4 km (2.5 miles) one-way
Fairly flat
Havel River: North end is Wröhmänner Park; Bullengraben: Eflether Weg, 0.5 km west of the Havel River
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