The paths along the Mondego River are the easiest and flattest run in Coimbra. The several km of paths are a combination of pedestrian walkways and cycle paths, with loop options involving a couple of the bridges — including the pedestrian Ponte Pedonal Pedro e Inês. [Ponte=bridge]
Our 7 km loop is centrally located, following both sides of the river between the Ponte Pedonal and the Açude-ponte. The east bank path follows the river (historic centre side) between Mondego Green Park, just south of the Ponte Pedonal, north to the Açude-ponte. Run through Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga — a lovely park lined with poplar trees — and then along the Passeio Ribeirinho de Aeminium, which is a dedicated waterfront promenade featuring great views of the river. At 2.6 km, cross the Açude bridge, using the pedestrian walkway.
The west bank of the river has a paved cycle path (Ciclovia) alongside it, with nice river views. Run south, passing through a couple of small parks. [Option: Running track at Estádio Universitário de Coimbra, just north of Pte Santa Clara.] Continue to a park just past the Pte. Pedonal, where there’s a popular outdoor swimming pool. Cross back over the bridge to the start.
Add-Ons: You can extend the run north into Choupal National Forest, which is ~0.5 km north of the Pte. Açude. Can also combine with our ‘runseeing’ tour.
The paths along the Mondego River are the easiest and flattest run in Coimbra. The several km of paths are a combination of pedestrian walkways and cycle paths, with loop options involving a couple of the bridges — including the pedestrian Ponte Pedonal Pedro e Inês. [Ponte=bridge]
Our 7 km loop is centrally located, following both sides of the river between the Ponte Pedonal and the Açude-ponte. The east bank path follows the river (historic centre side) between Mondego Green Park, just south of the Ponte Pedonal, north to the Açude-ponte. Run through Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga — a lovely park lined with poplar trees — and then along the Passeio Ribeirinho de Aeminium, which is a dedicated waterfront promenade featuring great views of the river. At 2.6 km, cross the Açude bridge, using the pedestrian walkway.
The west bank of the river has a paved cycle path (Ciclovia) alongside it, with nice river views. Run south, passing through a couple of small parks. [Option: Running track at Estádio Universitário de Coimbra, just north of Pte Santa Clara.] Continue to a park just past the Pte. Pedonal, where there’s a popular outdoor swimming pool. Cross back over the bridge to the start.
Add-Ons: You can extend the run north into Choupal National Forest, which is ~0.5 km north of the Pte. Açude. Can also combine with our ‘runseeing’ tour.
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