These are two wonderful, easily acccessible ‘wood parks’ featuring long, wide paths that are great for running. Scheveningen Woods (Scheveningse Bosjes) located between Scheveningen and The Hague, was created between 1100 and 1400. Paths wind through woods, several of them wide and alée-like. It’s ~2 km from end-to end. There’s a pond with a perimeter path, numerous interesting monuments and sculptures, the Madurodam (interactive park depicting a typical Dutch city), gorgeous red clay tennis courts, and a cemetery. At the the southern end of the park is the Gemeentemuseum of Contemporary Art, Museon (science and culture), and the Hague World Forum. Across the Scheveningseweg at the southern end of the park, add ~1 km of running along paths of the Zorgvliet estate, especially beautiful in spring with its sea-like carpet of bluebells. For a longer run, it’s about 2 km between Westduinpark and Scheveningen Woods. The most direct connector route is Kranenburgweg. Van Boetzelaerlaan is a nicer road. Also, Tram 28 takes 10 minutes between the two parks.
Malieveld
Hague Forest (Haagse Bos) is a gateway to the Hague and a mere 800m from the central train station. It’s the oldest forest in the Netherlands. Wonderful, wide paths grace the park, gentle and great for running. It’s rectangular shaped, ~2.5 km north-south and 0.6 km east-west. The park features a pond winding through its middle, and the 17th century Bosch palace (Huis Ten Bosch) at the northern end. At the southern end, enjoy running in the large grass field of Malieveld Park, location of events (and protests), and in the forest paths of adjoining Koekamp Park.
These are two wonderful, easily acccessible ‘wood parks’ featuring long, wide paths that are great for running. Scheveningen Woods (Scheveningse Bosjes) located between Scheveningen and The Hague, was created between 1100 and 1400. Paths wind through woods, several of them wide and alée-like. It’s ~2 km from end-to end. There’s a pond with a perimeter path, numerous interesting monuments and sculptures, the Madurodam (interactive park depicting a typical Dutch city), gorgeous red clay tennis courts, and a cemetery. At the the southern end of the park is the Gemeentemuseum of Contemporary Art, Museon (science and culture), and the Hague World Forum. Across the Scheveningseweg at the southern end of the park, add ~1 km of running along paths of the Zorgvliet estate, especially beautiful in spring with its sea-like carpet of bluebells. For a longer run, it’s about 2 km between Westduinpark and Scheveningen Woods. The most direct connector route is Kranenburgweg. Van Boetzelaerlaan is a nicer road. Also, Tram 28 takes 10 minutes between the two parks.
Malieveld
Hague Forest (Haagse Bos) is a gateway to the Hague and a mere 800m from the central train station. It’s the oldest forest in the Netherlands. Wonderful, wide paths grace the park, gentle and great for running. It’s rectangular shaped, ~2.5 km north-south and 0.6 km east-west. The park features a pond winding through its middle, and the 17th century Bosch palace (Huis Ten Bosch) at the northern end. At the southern end, enjoy running in the large grass field of Malieveld Park, location of events (and protests), and in the forest paths of adjoining Koekamp Park.
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Scheveningen: ~2 km from end-to end; Hague Forest is ~2.5 from end-to end. Each has other interior paths longer runs
Some gentle elevation
Hague woods is near Hague Central Station; For Scheveningen, light rail stops along Scheveningseweg, or Tram line 9 near Madurodam
Paths along the Nieuwe Maas (river) are the signature running option in Rotterdam. It's not a straight river loop due to the complex geography. We've mapped out loops of 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km, with lots of options to vary.
A pleasant run near central Rotterdam incorporating several km of waterside running, with an opportunity to also enjoy the beautifully landscaped Het Park. Nearly 7 km of paths in and out of inlets from Erasmus Br. to Delfshaven. Het Park has 3-4 km of paths.
There's great running in central Rotterdam. This 'overview' and map provides a guide to some of the best spots: Historic center, Maas River paths, Het Park, Heemraadspark linear park, canal paths, Kralingse Lake.
A well-known 15 km loop incorporating five bridges and lots of waterside running, and provides a good overview of Rotterdam's unique geography and some main sights. This follows the course of a popular road race that occurs in early December.
A series of trails in northern Rotterdam, forming a linear park. It's ~8 km from the Tram Museum, north through Prinsenmolenpark, Molenpark, Lage Bergse Bos Park, and Hoge Bergse Bos. Sections along water, in woods, through fields.
Pleasant 5 km loop around the perimeter of this lake. Only 3 km east of the center and easily reachable via transport. Dedicated paths and water views much of the way. Additional paths through woods on northern side of lake.
Lovely canal-side run from the historic city of Delft. Waterside path for up to 8 km to The Hague. We've also mapped a 5k loop in the Voordijkshoorn area, featuring several smaller canals and parks, the highlight of which is Hof van Delftpark.
A fabulous route in eastern Delft, nearly all off road, featuring paths along canals, around lakes, past farm fields and wetlands, and through woods. Use our mapped route as a guideline to create your own route around this area's large network of paths!
This route in Rijswijk, a few km north of central Delft, combines three adjacent parks: Elsenburgerbos, Wilheminapark, Hoekpolder. Combination of paths through woods, around fields and farms, and some canals in Hoekpolder.
A 10k 'runseeing' tour of The Hague's central sections. Features 'Museum Row', the waterside Dutch Parliament and other government buildings, embassies, Koekamp and Malieveld parks, and fun pedestrian zones.
Extensive network of trails through dunes and woods, ~4.5 km from end-to-end. Located in Kijkduin. Good add-ons are along the beach, or across to port of Scheveningen and its boardwalk and beach running.
Many km of wonderful beach, boardwalk, and coastal park running in The Hague, divided into two areas: Kijkduin and Scheveningen. The beach is wide and quite runnable. Paved options include the 3 km boardwalk, and paths in Westduinpark & Oostduinpark.
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Essentials
Scheveningen: ~2 km from end-to end; Hague Forest is ~2.5 from end-to end. Each has other interior paths longer runs
Some gentle elevation
Hague woods is near Hague Central Station; For Scheveningen, light rail stops along Scheveningseweg, or Tram line 9 near Madurodam
There’s a pond with a perimeter path, numerous interesting monuments and sculptures, the Madurodam (interactive park depicting a typical Dutch city), gorgeous red clay tennis courts, and a cemetery. At the the southern end of the park is the Gemeentemuseum of Contemporary Art, Museon (science and culture), and the Hague World Forum. Across the Scheveningseweg at the southern end of the park, add ~1 km of running along paths of the Zorgvliet estate, especially beautiful in spring with its sea-like carpet of bluebells. For a longer run, it’s about 2 km between Westduinpark and Scheveningen Woods. The most direct connector route is Kranenburgweg. Van Boetzelaerlaan is a nicer road. Also, Tram 28 takes 10 minutes between the two parks.
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