The paths along the Rhine River are among the best places to run in Bonn. Paths extend for 10+ km on both the east and west banks. The west bank path passes through the center of Bonn, Rheinaue Park, and several key sights, while the east bank is a bit more pastoral and park-like throughout, with some wooded sections. We’ve mapped routes for both the east and west banks, and also created a table with segment distances, which will help for loop options. There are pedestrian paths across the Friedrich-Ebert, Kennedy, and Konrad-Adenaue bridges (Brücke), and three short ferry crossings that are also convenient. Note: No bridges for crossing south of Konrad-Adenaue Bridge.
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West Bank. We’ve mapped up to 12.5 km from just north of the Friedrich-Ebert Bridge to the ferry to Königswinter. Mainly paved path, lit, and nice views of the water. Passes right by Bonn Center, Stadtpark, the museum area, World Conference Center. It’s 1.5 km through Rheinaue Park, where there are numerous additional paths. Our map ends at the ferry to Königswinter, but paths continue for several km south.
East Bank. A bit more park-like & pastoral. A mix of great water/Bonn skyline views, and some sections are a bit interior/wooded.
Good Loops: Numerous options, but a popular loop is between the Kennedy Bridge & Konrad-Adenaue Bridge. It’s ~9 km, including the path accessing the bridge. Add on in Rheinaue Park.
The paths along the Rhine River are among the best places to run in Bonn. Paths extend for 10+ km on both the east and west banks. The west bank path passes through the center of Bonn, Rheinaue Park, and several key sights, while the east bank is a bit more pastoral and park-like throughout, with some wooded sections. We’ve mapped routes for both the east and west banks, and also created a table with segment distances, which will help for loop options. There are pedestrian paths across the Friedrich-Ebert, Kennedy, and Konrad-Adenaue bridges (Brücke), and three short ferry crossings that are also convenient. Note: No bridges for crossing south of Konrad-Adenaue Bridge.
Courtesy: joggingroutes.org
West Bank. We’ve mapped up to 12.5 km from just north of the Friedrich-Ebert Bridge to the ferry to Königswinter. Mainly paved path, lit, and nice views of the water. Passes right by Bonn Center, Stadtpark, the museum area, World Conference Center. It’s 1.5 km through Rheinaue Park, where there are numerous additional paths. Our map ends at the ferry to Königswinter, but paths continue for several km south.
East Bank. A bit more park-like & pastoral. A mix of great water/Bonn skyline views, and some sections are a bit interior/wooded.
Good Loops: Numerous options, but a popular loop is between the Kennedy Bridge & Konrad-Adenaue Bridge. It’s ~9 km, including the path accessing the bridge. Add on in Rheinaue Park.
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10+ km of paths on east & west banks. See table with segment distances
Flat
Kennedy Bridge in central Bonn is a good starting point
Ferries, trams, & other transit options allow for some good one-way options
This nature preserve along the east bank of the Rhine River, not far from central Bonn, is a lovely spot for a run, featuring paths around wetlands and farmland, with some sections along the river, and some wooded areas.
This is a nice 10k route in the western side of Bonn that has lot of different features: some small parks, a botanical garden, a tree-lined allée to a palace, Kreuzberg Hill, and multi-use paths along a stream.
Large wooded area with many km of mainly wooded paths. There are some wider, allée type paths, and some more rugged trails, combination of paved and wooded. Especially beautiful in winter.
Numerous roads and trail running options in this popular summer resort area. Run on a hilly road to the iconic Drachenburg Castle. Or take the cog railway to the top to access trails from there.
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Essentials
10+ km of paths on east & west banks. See table with segment distances
Flat
Kennedy Bridge in central Bonn is a good starting point
Ferries, trams, & other transit options allow for some good one-way options
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