Those in the Frankfurt area might also enjoy a running tour of Hanau. Located 25 km east of Frankfurt, Hanau is major railway junction has a port on the river Main. We’ve put together a nice ~9.7 km run highlighting pleasant paths along the river and a tour of the park/grounds of the Schloss Philippsruhe (castle).
River Main Path, Hanau. Google Street View
Start just south of the Hanau West train station and run through the little park to the River Main. Head east on the path & tree-lined Philippsruher Allee to Schloss Philippsruhe, the castle park of the former castle estate. Enjoy a ~1.5 km loop around the beautiful grounds, including the spectacular buildings. Head east out of the park for 1 km along the river path to the bridge at the power station, crossing over the falls to the south side. Head back west along the river path for 3.3 km to the Steinheimer Bridge, crossing back over & returning to the start. The paths are pretty and tree-lined, with some nice river views.
Longer Run/Add-On: Can head east of the Steinheimer Bridge for another ~3 km along the river path. Can also run for 20 km west to Frankfurt, almost 100% seamless along the river. See this route.
Those in the Frankfurt area might also enjoy a running tour of Hanau. Located 25 km east of Frankfurt, Hanau is major railway junction has a port on the river Main. We’ve put together a nice ~9.7 km run highlighting pleasant paths along the river and a tour of the park/grounds of the Schloss Philippsruhe (castle).
River Main Path, Hanau. Google Street View
Start just south of the Hanau West train station and run through the little park to the River Main. Head east on the path & tree-lined Philippsruher Allee to Schloss Philippsruhe, the castle park of the former castle estate. Enjoy a ~1.5 km loop around the beautiful grounds, including the spectacular buildings. Head east out of the park for 1 km along the river path to the bridge at the power station, crossing over the falls to the south side. Head back west along the river path for 3.3 km to the Steinheimer Bridge, crossing back over & returning to the start. The paths are pretty and tree-lined, with some nice river views.
Longer Run/Add-On: Can head east of the Steinheimer Bridge for another ~3 km along the river path. Can also run for 20 km west to Frankfurt, almost 100% seamless along the river. See this route.
This 'runseeing' tour of Frankfurt hits both the historic and scenic highlights of the main part of the city: Altstadt, Zeil shopping promenade, the linear park, Grüneburgpark botanical gardens, Eurotower, river path.
Among the signature runs in Frankfurt. Wonderful waterfront paths with great views. South side features the green belt along the Museum Embankment, while the north side skirts the Altstadt. Numerous bridges allow for loops of varying lengths.
This route adds to our central Main River route, following a multi-use path on the south bank for up to 15 km east to Hanau. Quite pastoral, with river views, some wooded sections, parks, & Rumpenheimer Castle Park.
Three neighboring green spaces in the northwest part of Frankfurt. Enjoy the botanical gardens of Palmengarten, and then Grüneburgpark, whose paths are done in the English style. Also includes a quick jaunt through the campus of Goethe University.
A series of park lands around the former city walls, making for a nearly 5 km green belt. A great way to skirt the perimeter of old and new Frankfurt, through seven areas named after former city gates. Add on by running along the Main river paths.
Pleasant, flat path along this tributary of the Main river. Runs 10.5 km from Höchst, north to Eschersheim. Nice views of the river, and increasingly country-like as you head north. Good public transport access at either end.
Huge city park about 7 km south of the city, with 450 km of trails. Lots of options running, from gentler terrain through fields, to good trail running options. Well signposted. Visitor Center has maps & info. Western section is near the airport!
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