Liepāja is in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea. It’s the country’s third largest city. It’s a scenic seaside location, marked by a coastline of an unbroken sandy beach and dune. There’s some nice running in Liepāja, taking advantage of the sea, and surrounding canals, lakes, and wetlands.
The most significant green space in Liepāja is Liepāja Seaside Park, which runs for 4 km along the coastline. It’s mainly wooded, with some beach views. The beach is also runnable and extends for many km. Just 1 km to the east is our the Liepāja Canal. Combining this 2.5 km path with Liepāja Lake and the 1 km ‘spit’ is our favorite place to run in Liepāja. One can combine the Seaside Park, Canal, & Lake for a longer route! In the northern part of Liepāja, there’s some nice running in the Karosta neighborhood, combining paths along the Karosta canal, Lačplėš Park, & breakwaters & piers.
Note: Liepāja is known for its near constant sea breezes!
