Celebrating Europe's Parks in Spring

Hazlehead Park

Aberdeen, Scotland

Historic 180 ha park known of its manicured English gardens, and famous for daffodils & snow drops in spring. Our 6.3 km loop uses Hazlehead Ave and Groats Road, and some additional pathways & woodland trails.

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Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

Vondelpark is the largest park in Amsterdam, very popular and centrally located . Combine its lovely paths and gardens with nearby Rembrandtpark for a 5.5 mile loop.

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Tiergarten

Berlin, Germany: Central

Historic | Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

The Tiergarten is the running capital of Berlin. A vast, 545 acre green space right in the city, Tiergarten is a running paradise for locals and visitors alike.

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Sutton Park

Birmingham, England

Parks | Trail Running

6 miles north of Birmingham center, Sutton Park is one of the largest urban nature parks in Europe, and is composed of miles upon miles of trails winding through woodland, marsh, and along the banks of no less than seven lakes.

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Jardin Public, Parc Bordelais

Bordeaux, France

Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden

This 7 km run explores three lovely parks centrally located on the left bank of the Garonne River in central Bordeaux: Jardin Public, Parc Bordelais, and the smaller Parc Rivière.

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Orchard Park (Janka Kráľa)

Bratislava, Slovakia

Historic | Parks | Iconic Parks

The oldest public park in central Europe. Located on the right bank of the Danube, it's ~2 km along paths and lawns lined by historic trees. For a longer run, combine with riverfront paths on either side of the river.

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Tilleghem Forest & Castle

Bruges Area, Belgium

Historic | Multi-Use Trails | Trail Running | Estates and Castles

This park-like area, 7 km south of Bruges, offers some wonderful running opportunities. There are numerous paths winding through fields, woods, and meadows...and a castle! There are several marked trails that can be done as running loops.

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Cinquantenaire and the Parc de Bruxelles (Royal Park)

Brussels, Belgium

Historic | Iconic | Parks | Near Convention Center

An opportunity to run two of the city’s nicest parks and also enjoy some important sites, including the Arcades du Cinquantenaire and several important museums.

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Parc de Belle-Isle, Jardin Public, Chenevieres Ecopark

Châteauroux, France

Iconic | Parks | Lake Loops | Near Convention Center

A lovely run in central Châteauroux combining trails around Parc de Belle-Isle and Chenevieres Ecopark. It includes loops around two small lakes, public gardens, and some sections along the Indre River. Can combine with Prairie Saint Gildas.

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Großer Garten: The Grand Garden of Dresden

Dresden, Germany

Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden | Estates and Castles | Iconic Parks

Beautiful, centrally located park that's wonderful for running, with landscaped paths, botanical gardens, and baroque sculptures. Run the long, alée-like paths around the Summer Palace, or explore the wooded paths along park's edges.

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Phoenix Park

Dublin, Ireland

Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

At 1,750 acres, Phoenix Park is one of the largest walled parks in Europe. The signature green space to run in Dublin, a wonderful mix of fields, tree-lined paths, and interesting sites.

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Hofgarten and Rheinpark

Düsseldorf, Germany

Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

A wonderful tour of Düsseldorf's centrally located, iconic parks. Hofgarten is the oldest park in the city, and has classic tree-lined alleés and landscaping. Rhein Park is very popular with joggers. It's 3.3 km one-way, combining both parks.

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The Meadows/Bruntsfield Links

Edinburgh, Scotland

Parks | Blossoms & Blooms | Iconic Parks | Universities

Large public park just south of the city center. Wonderful open meadows with about 1.5 miles of paths. Can add another 1/2 mile with adjoining Bruntsfield Links.

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Cascine Park

Florence, Italy

Parks | Iconic Parks | Parkrun

Classic European urban park, and the most significant green space in Florence for a run. 395 acres on the north side of the Arno river, there are meadows, river paths, and wooded paths. 3.8 km from one end to the other

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Grüneburgpark and Palmengarten

Frankfurt, Germany

Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden | Iconic Parks | Near Convention Center | Universities

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.

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Planten un Blomen

Hamburg, Germany

Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden | Blossoms & Blooms

This massive garden of “plants and flowers” in the city center offers a 3.2 km (2 mile) loop around its perimeter, with options to extend the route on the paths of St. Pauli.

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Sefton Park

Liverpool, England

Parks | Iconic Parks

This 200 acre park has miles of meandering asphalt pathways around the lakes and fields. We’ve mapped a 5k highlights loop. Good add-ons with Princes Park and a detour to the famous Penny Lane!

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London Parks: Diana Memorial Tour

London, England (Central)

Historic | Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

One of the great urban runs in the world, this route incorporates London’s famous central Royal parks: Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James Park. It is a way-marked ‘figure eight” loop, in honor of the late Princess Diana.

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West London Suburbs: Moors, Paths, & Parks

London, England (Suburbs)

A guide to the best running routes northwest of the city in Harrow, Ealing, Hillingdon, and Brent and southwest of the city in Hounslow and Richmond.

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Parc de la Tête d’Or

Lyon, France

Multi-Use Trails | Parks | Iconic Parks

One of the largest urban parks in Europe, and designed on a grand style -- fountains, statues, botanical garden, and many lovely paths and allées. There's a 4 km perimeter 'jogging path', or many other interior paths for a DIY run.

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Tivoli Park

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Iconic | Multi-Use Trails | Parks | Iconic Parks

At 5 square kilometers, Tivoli Park is the largest park in Ljubljana — a refreshing sprawl of green space right in the city center.

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Casa de Campo

Madrid, Spain

Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

Located a few km west of Madrid’s historic center, Casa de Campo is 5 times the size of New York's Central Park. Our route begins at the Royal Palace and loops through a small section of the park. Another great route begins at the Batán Metro Station.

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Heaton Park

Manchester, England

Parks | Trail Running

Wonderful 600-acre park about 5 miles north of the center of Manchester. Several miles of trails, both open and wooded. Park includes a neoclassical 18th century country house, gardens, woodlands, observatory, and many other features.

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Parc Borély and Sentier de l’Huevaune

Marseille, France

Along the Water | Parks | Estates and Castles | Iconic Parks | Running Track

Former Château estate is now a public park with formal gardens, fountains, and a small lake with pleasant cafe. There are lovely paths around three formal gardens, ~2km, plus the 1k Sentier de l'Huevaune (path) on the north side.

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Sempione Park (Parco Sempione)/Brera Neighborhood

Milan, Italy

Sempione Park is one of the largest and prettiest parks for running in Milan. There are important sites and monuments, landscaped paths, pleasant green spaces, & Sforzo Castle! 4-5 km of paths, and a running track.

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Gorky Park and Moscow River South Embankment

Moscow, Russia

Probably the most popular area for running in Moscow, Gorky Park is a wide open space which connects to the scenic Moskva River Embankments. We've put together a River Embankment route, but it's also possible to enjoy 2-3 km around the park's paths.

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Englischer Garten

Munich, Germany

Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

The centerpiece of running in central Munich. The grand, 18th century park features nearly 80 km of trails through woods, around a lake, and along the Eisbach and Isar rivers. The southern section is more developed, the northern section more natural.

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Real Bosco di Capodimonte

Naples, Italy

Historic | Iconic | Parks | Estates and Castles | Fantastic Neighborhoods

Run the hunting grounds of a former royal palace, which have been converted to over 3 miles of forested paths and gardens.

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University Parks/River Cherwell/Marston Ferry Path

Oxford, England

Along the Water | Iconic | Multi-Use Trails | Parks | Iconic Parks

The “University Parks” surrounding the River Cherwell in the east of Oxford have many great running paths. We’ve mapped a 5.5 km loop through the parks, and a 6.4 km tour of the Marston Ferry Path.

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Bois de Boulogne (16e)

Paris, France (Central)

Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks | Parkrun

This is the loveliest, shadiest place for running in the heart of Paris. You’ll find hundreds of fellow joggers on a nice evening. There are some 35 miles of trails in the park. 16e.

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Bois de Vincennes

Paris, France (Central)

Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden | Iconic Parks

The largest park in Paris, with beautiful paths for running. Highlights include the medieval Chateau de Vincennes, an arboretum, floral gardens, and numerous other natural sites.

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St. Cloud: Parc St. Cloud and More

Paris, France (Suburbs)

Hilly | Historic | Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden | Iconic Parks

The signature route in this commune just west of the city center and across the Seine is the extensive Parc St. Cloud, which features gorgeous gardens, plus great paths and allées for running. Other good spots nearby.

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Bouches du Rhone: Aix-En-Provence and Marseille

Provence, France

Along the Water | Parks

The southwesternmost district of Provence, Bouches du Rhone's most noteworthy running cities are Aix-en-Provence, and of course, Marseille (where we've prepared an extensive separate running guide.

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Villa Doria Pamphili

Rome, Italy

Hilly | Parks | Estates and Castles | Iconic Parks

Rome’s largest park, contains a stunning, mid- 17th century palace surrounded by garden mazes, jogging trails, fabulous fountains, a superb grotto, and pine lined views of Rome from atop the Janiculum hill.

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St. Petersburg Gardens and Museums Tour

St. Petersburg, Russia

THE must-do run in St. Petersburg! A 9km run along wide paths through the city's main squares and gardens: Summer Garden, Field of Mars, Mikhailovsky Garden, Mikhaylovsky Sq., Palace Sq., Hermitage, Aleksandrovskiy Garden. River path connects these spots.

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Salzburg Parks and Lakes Tour

Salzburg, Austria

Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden | Iconic Parks

For a nice and relatively flat run near the center of Salzburg, enjoy our 'parks and lakes' tour. 2 km lake perimeter, Hans Donnenberg Park, Botanical Gardens, historic Schloss Freisaal Palace.

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Grand Park Tour: Borisova Gradina Park, Loven Park, South Park

Sofia, Bulgaria

Parks | Iconic Parks

A nearly 15 km run combining signature several parks just south of Sofia centre. Includes Knyazheska Garden, Borisova Gradina Park, Loven Park, South Park, and the National Palace of Culture. Many options for additional paths or a shorter route.

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Strasbourg Parks and Parliament Spectacular

Strasbourg, France

Historic | Iconic | Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden

A gorgeous and multi-varied run incorporating Strasbourg's major parks and gardens, some canal paths, and a jaunt up to the European Parliament. Includes Parc de l'Orangerie, Botanical Gardens, Parc de la Citadelle, Parc Contades, Tivoli Square.

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Castle Gardens

Stuttgart, Germany

Historic | Iconic | Parks | Estates and Castles | Runseeing

Run the grounds of Stuttgart’s old palace at the “Schlossgarten,” a collection of three manicured parks in the heart of the city. Routes up to 7 km can be combined with the Neckar River and Rosenstein Park runs.

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The Riverfront Parks of Timișoara

Timișoara, Romania

Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks | Running Track

A classic European riverfront park run. Enjoy a run through seven significant parks along the Bega River, each with a distinct feel and features. The 'outline' route is 7.5 km, with options for additional paths in the parks. There's a running track on the south bank.

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Parco La Mandria

Turin, Italy

Historic | Parks | Estates and Castles

Gorgeous running in the second largest enclosed park in Europe! Create your own run on the beautifully landscaped grounds and paths around the baroque La Venaria Reale and Castello de La Mandria. Options for some wilder, more remote paths and small roads.

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Máximapark

Utrecht, Netherlands

Multi-Use Trails | Parks | Arboretum/Botanical Garden | Iconic Parks

The largest park in the Netherlands and a joy for running. Many km of pedestrian and cycle paths, water features, and attractive landscaping. It's 3 km north-south and 1 km east-west. One good option is the 10k perimeter path. Just west of the city centre.

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Prater Park

Vienna, Austria

Iconic | Parks | 'Unique' Runs | Estates and Castles | Iconic Parks

Classic European park dating back to 1766, with several attractions including a huge Ferris wheel. The tree-lined, straight 4.5 km Hauptallee is the running highlight and where Eliud Kipchoge ran a sub-2 hour marathon in 2019. Also the Prater Trail.

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Łazienki Park

Warsaw, Poland

Iconic | Parks | Iconic Parks

A classic European city park, located along the 'Royal Route'. Several paths wonderful for running -- can easily put together a few km within the park. The park features several museums, cultural institutions, gardens, and the Palace on the Isle.

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Windsor Great Park and Long Walk

Windsor, England

The 4,800-acre park stretching just south of Windsor Castle is among the most spectacular parks for running in Europe. Explore 1,000 years of history while enjoying the famous 'Long Walk', a lake loop, huge lawns, and forested trails.

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Szczytnicki Park

Wrocław, Poland

Parks

Sprawling Szczytnicki Park offers numerous running paths, including a 5.7 km perimeter loop and stretches along the beautiful Japanese Gardens and Multimedia Fountain.

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Maksimir Park

Zagreb, Croatia

Iconic | Parks

Only a 10 minute tram ride from the city centre and home to the City Zoo, Maksimir Park is heaven for runners, with its zig-zagging paths among tall green trees, small lakes, ponds, and meadows. A tour is ~ 5km.

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Celebrating Europe’s Parks in Spring

Hazlehead Park

Aberdeen, Scotland

Vondelpark and Rembrandtpark

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tiergarten

Berlin, Germany: Central

Sutton Park

Birmingham, England

Jardin Public, Parc Bordelais

Bordeaux, France

Orchard Park (Janka Kráľa)

Bratislava, Slovakia

Tilleghem Forest & Castle

Bruges Area, Belgium

Cinquantenaire and the Parc de Bruxelles (Royal Park)

Brussels, Belgium

Parc de Belle-Isle, Jardin Public, Chenevieres Ecopark

Châteauroux, France

Großer Garten: The Grand Garden of Dresden

Dresden, Germany

Phoenix Park

Dublin, Ireland

Hofgarten and Rheinpark

Düsseldorf, Germany

The Meadows/Bruntsfield Links

Edinburgh, Scotland

Cascine Park

Florence, Italy

Grüneburgpark and Palmengarten

Frankfurt, Germany

Planten un Blomen

Hamburg, Germany

Sefton Park

Liverpool, England

London Parks: Diana Memorial Tour

London, England (Central)

West London Suburbs: Moors, Paths, & Parks

London, England (Suburbs)

Parc de la Tête d’Or

Lyon, France

Tivoli Park

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Casa de Campo

Madrid, Spain

Heaton Park

Manchester, England

Parc Borély and Sentier de l’Huevaune

Marseille, France

Sempione Park (Parco Sempione)/Brera Neighborhood

Milan, Italy

Gorky Park and Moscow River South Embankment

Moscow, Russia

Englischer Garten

Munich, Germany

Real Bosco di Capodimonte

Naples, Italy

University Parks/River Cherwell/Marston Ferry Path

Oxford, England

Bois de Boulogne (16e)

Paris, France (Central)

Bois de Vincennes

Paris, France (Central)

St. Cloud: Parc St. Cloud and More

Paris, France (Suburbs)

Bouches du Rhone: Aix-En-Provence and Marseille

Provence, France

Villa Doria Pamphili

Rome, Italy

St. Petersburg Gardens and Museums Tour

St. Petersburg, Russia

Salzburg Parks and Lakes Tour

Salzburg, Austria

Grand Park Tour: Borisova Gradina Park, Loven Park, South Park

Sofia, Bulgaria

Strasbourg Parks and Parliament Spectacular

Strasbourg, France

Castle Gardens

Stuttgart, Germany

The Riverfront Parks of Timișoara