The paths along the Liepāja Canal & spit out into Liepāja Lake make for the most scenic run in Liepāja. Run the canal & lake routes separately, or combine for a run of just over 10km!
Canal Path. CC: Toms Balcus
Liepāja Canal. On the south bank of the Liepāja Canal, there’s a promenade that runs for 2.5 km, with nice views of the marina & water of this ‘trading canal’. The western end is at the K. Ulmanis Memorial, and extends for 0.7 km past the pedestrian bridge that crosses the canal. So, just doing the canal is an easy 5 km out & back.
Liepāja Lake. Enjoy a run at the Liepāja Lake recreational area, as a standalone run or in combination with the canal route! Cross the canal on the pedestrian bridge. Continue on a cycle path opposite the lake for 0.7 km, crossing into the park/recreation area. It’s a green space with paved and dirt paths. A spit extends for 1 km, with lake views on either side. Be sure to climb the Birdwatch Tower! Overall, it’s 2.7 km from the pedestrian bridge to the end of the spit.
Add-Ons: On the north side of the canal, there are ~1 km of paths through Raiņa Park. Can also combine the canal path with our Liepāja Seaside Park route. It’s 1 km from the K. Ulmanis Memorial.
The paths along the Liepāja Canal & spit out into Liepāja Lake make for the most scenic run in Liepāja. Run the canal & lake routes separately, or combine for a run of just over 10km!
Canal Path. CC: Toms Balcus
Liepāja Canal. On the south bank of the Liepāja Canal, there’s a promenade that runs for 2.5 km, with nice views of the marina & water of this ‘trading canal’. The western end is at the K. Ulmanis Memorial, and extends for 0.7 km past the pedestrian bridge that crosses the canal. So, just doing the canal is an easy 5 km out & back.
Liepāja Lake. Enjoy a run at the Liepāja Lake recreational area, as a standalone run or in combination with the canal route! Cross the canal on the pedestrian bridge. Continue on a cycle path opposite the lake for 0.7 km, crossing into the park/recreation area. It’s a green space with paved and dirt paths. A spit extends for 1 km, with lake views on either side. Be sure to climb the Birdwatch Tower! Overall, it’s 2.7 km from the pedestrian bridge to the end of the spit.
Add-Ons: On the north side of the canal, there are ~1 km of paths through Raiņa Park. Can also combine the canal path with our Liepāja Seaside Park route. It’s 1 km from the K. Ulmanis Memorial.
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Essentials
Canal: 2.5 km (one-way); Lake: 2.7 km one-way from pedestrian bridge. Combining both is 10.4 km (6.5 miles)
Flat
Canal Path: West end is at the K. Ulmanis Memorial. For lake route, use the pedestrian bridge, or start at car park in the rec area
The signature run in Liepāja. Paved multi-use path runs for 4 km along Liepāja Beach. Mainly wooded with occasional glimpses of the beach & sea. The wide beach is also great for running and extends for several km. Running track near northern end.
Some excellent running in the Karosta neighborhood. Numerous route options combining paths along the Karosta canal, Lačplėš Park, & Northern Breakwater. On the south side of the canal is Karosta South Pier and a cycle path along Oskara Kalpaka St.
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Essentials
Canal: 2.5 km (one-way); Lake: 2.7 km one-way from pedestrian bridge. Combining both is 10.4 km (6.5 miles)
Flat
Canal Path: West end is at the K. Ulmanis Memorial. For lake route, use the pedestrian bridge, or start at car park in the rec area
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