The Wallanlagen (lit., “Wall Park”) is a park area in Frankfurt which forms a nearly 5 km green belt around the city centre. It forms a semi-circle along the course of the former city walls, which were built from the 14th century, torn down in the early 19th century, and then made into a park between 1804 and 1812. The parklands are divided into seven areas, which are usually named after the former city gates: Untermainanlage, Gallusanlage, Taunusanlage, Bockenheimer Anlage, Eschenheimer Anlage, Friedberger Anlage and the Obermainanlage. Note: Anlage = Site.
This is a great way to run and see Frankfurt. The section of the park near the river is close to the older part of Frankfurt, while the ‘top’ skirts the newer part of the city, with skyscrapers and modern buildings. The Wallanlagen path is 4.3 km, and then 1.8 additional km along the river to make a full loop. There are lots of sites along the way. The medieval Eschenheimer Tor is at, 2.5 km mark, and just past there is The Old Opera.
Add-On: For a longer run, enjoy the paths along the Main river.
The Wallanlagen (lit., “Wall Park”) is a park area in Frankfurt which forms a nearly 5 km green belt around the city centre. It forms a semi-circle along the course of the former city walls, which were built from the 14th century, torn down in the early 19th century, and then made into a park between 1804 and 1812. The parklands are divided into seven areas, which are usually named after the former city gates: Untermainanlage, Gallusanlage, Taunusanlage, Bockenheimer Anlage, Eschenheimer Anlage, Friedberger Anlage and the Obermainanlage. Note: Anlage = Site.
This is a great way to run and see Frankfurt. The section of the park near the river is close to the older part of Frankfurt, while the ‘top’ skirts the newer part of the city, with skyscrapers and modern buildings. The Wallanlagen path is 4.3 km, and then 1.8 additional km along the river to make a full loop. There are lots of sites along the way. The medieval Eschenheimer Tor is at, 2.5 km mark, and just past there is The Old Opera.
Add-On: For a longer run, enjoy the paths along the Main river.
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7.5 km (4.6 miles) for full loop.
160 feet
Start anywhere on path. Our start is at the Obermainanlage gate
U-Bahn Willy-Brandt-Platz at Park Gallusanlage; Eschenheimer Tor stop at Eschenheimer gate
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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!
An enjoyable run in Hanau, located 25 km east of Frankfurt. Our 9.7 km loop features the scenic grounds of the Schloss Philippsruhe (castle) and paths along the Main River.
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7.5 km (4.6 miles) for full loop.
160 feet
Start anywhere on path. Our start is at the Obermainanlage gate
U-Bahn Willy-Brandt-Platz at Park Gallusanlage; Eschenheimer Tor stop at Eschenheimer gate
This is a great way to run and see Frankfurt. The section of the park near the river is close to the older part of Frankfurt, while the ‘top’ skirts the newer part of the city, with skyscrapers and modern buildings. The Wallanlagen path is 4.3 km, and then 1.8 additional km along the river to make a full loop. There are lots of sites along the way. The medieval Eschenheimer Tor is at, 2.5 km mark, and just past there is The Old Opera.
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