Creative Commons 4.0: Andrzej Otrębski
Features:
Just south of Gdańsk Main City is a nice run along the Opływ Motławy Canal, passing by several 17th-century historic fortresses (Bastion). The are dedicated, mainly brick-surfaced paths along both sides of the canal. The landscape is a mix of open and some wooded sections, with views of the water a good part of the way. The full loop is 7 km.
The west end of the path is at St. Gertrude Bastion. Run along the north side of the lake for 3.5 km, passing Bastion Wilk, Bastion Wyskok, & Bastion Królik. At the end of the path at the 501 Highway, loop around to the south side. Return along the south side for 2.3 km to a pedestrian bridge, crossing back over for the final 1.2 km.
Essentials
- 7 km (4.3 miles) loop
- Flat
- St. Gertrude Bastion
- Gdańsk Śródmieście train station is a 750m walk from the start; ferry to Żabi Kruk
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