Wilhelminapark. Creative Commons LicenseStitch together your own route in Wittevrouwen, Oudwijk, and Tuindorp neighborhoods in eastern Utrecht. These are some of the more attractive neighborhoods in the city, with pretty streets and numerous parks. East of the Oudegracht canal, run along the pretty streets of Wittevrouwen with their brick, low-rise homes, in the area between Griftpark and and Voorveldse Polder Park. Just south of there in the Oudwijk neighborhood, make your way along the windy streets and be sure to enjoy the attractive paths and greenery of Wilhelminapark.
Wilhelminapark. Creative Commons LicenseStitch together your own route in Wittevrouwen, Oudwijk, and Tuindorp neighborhoods in eastern Utrecht. These are some of the more attractive neighborhoods in the city, with pretty streets and numerous parks. East of the Oudegracht canal, run along the pretty streets of Wittevrouwen with their brick, low-rise homes, in the area between Griftpark and and Voorveldse Polder Park. Just south of there in the Oudwijk neighborhood, make your way along the windy streets and be sure to enjoy the attractive paths and greenery of Wilhelminapark.
This is a ‘runseeing’ tour of Utrecht, which includes the Oudegracht and Singlel canals, parks, and the city’s historic center. Use our map as a guideline — there are several ways to vary the route and lots of add-on options.
The Vecht is one of the more scenic canal-side running options in Utrecht. It's up to 7.5 km one-way, starting from just north of the city centre, through Overvecht to the N230 in Oud-Zuilen, passing houseboats and an increasingly green landscape headed north.
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.
Our favorite place to run in Utrecht. Wonderful 3.5 km path around Fort Rhijnauwen, a 'water-based' fort can be combined with beautiful paths around the grounds of the Rhijnauwen & Amelisweerd estates and National Forest.
Just south of the city centre, combine the paths around the University of Utrecht, the Oostbroek Estate, Botanical Gardens, and a couple of adjacent parks. Create your own mix & match route using the numerous paths around and connecting these areas!
A nice run in the western part of Utrecht, featuring multi-use paths along the Rijnkanaal and Transwijk Park. Nice water views, bridges, and park paths. Most of the route is off-road.
Enjoy a run on the 135 acres of gorgeously landscaped grounds of the Netherlands' largest castle. Manicured gardens, ponds, bridges, romantic vistas, and impressive avenues. Adjacent parks and preserves for a longer run. Note: fee required.
A worth-it destination run! This 6,000 hectare national park is 20 km east of Utrecht and features hundreds of km of trails and paths through heaths, sand dunes, forests, grass lands and floodplains. There are 50+ designated 'walks' ranging from 2 to 21 km.
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