Run in cities' beautiful parks : here is our selection

Run in MUNICH – Olympic Park

urbi­run Munich – Olym­pia Park : 9.5km 
Park size : 740 acres
Start : Brun­da­ge­platz
Public transportation : station de métro Olym­pia­zen­trum 

Munich’s Olympic Park was created for the 1972 Olympic Games. This magnificent hilly area was made by dumping and regrouping the ruins of the city after the World War II. It is dominated by a 290m high radio and television tower, the Olympia Turm. The park and its buildings are renowned for representing the boldness of post-war architecture, the intellectual freedom and cheerful open-mindedness of West Germany. 

Urbirun’s route will take you first to the northern part of the park, the Olympic Village, which covers 80 hectares and can accommodate 12,000 people. Now a residential area, it was also the scene of the dramatic hostage-taking by terrorists during the 1972 Olympic Games. 

Of course, you can admire the famous stadium (70,000 seats) with its roof made of stretched glass (which was also the stadium of Bayern Münich until 2005), before walking up the hill to its summit to enjoy the overall view. Then, just before returning to your starting point, you can admire the ultra-modern architecture of BMW Welt, an exhibition center built on the historic site of the famous car manufacturer.

Run in MUNICH – Englischer Garten

2 gpx routes 9.8km or 11.5km

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover and run in Munich’s largest park, the ENGLISCHER GARTEN, with our 11.5km (or 9.5km) routes : on this route you’ll also run in the Hofgarten Park, surrounded by beautiful palaces.  You’ll also feel like you’re in California, you’ll feel like you’re in a park in Beijing, you’ll enjoy the banks of the Isar, you’ll cross a dam, run alongside a beautiful lake, and after all this, you’ll have earned a beer.

urbi­run Munich – Engli­scher Garten 11.5km 
urbi­run Munich – Engli­scher Garten 9.5km 
Point de départ : Odeon­platz Underground station Odeon­platz 

Run in BERLIN – Tiergarten

urbirun Berlin – Tiergarten – 11.3km .gpx route

Park size: 210 hectares 
Starting point: Unter den Linden/Wilhelmstrasse, crossing the Brandenburg Gate$
Public transport access: Brandenburger Tor underground & S-Bahn station 

Originally an exclusive hunting reserve for monarchs, the large Tiergarten Park was opened to the public by King Frederick I, and the zoo even moved there. Completely rebuilt after the war, this immense 210-hectare green space has retained its wild aspect, and although it is located in the heart of the city, it is home to many animals, notably wild boar, and the city has hired hunters to regulate their proliferation. Be prepared to sprint if you come across one (but don’t worry, it’s highly unlikely)…
With its many small lakes, you’ll think you’re in the middle of a forest. But the urbirun itinerary will not fail to show you the essentials, such as the Victory Column, the Rose Garden, the House of World Cultures, and we’re sure you will enjoy the section on the banks of the Spree, which will take you up to the government district with its bold architecture, and of course, the Reichstag.

Run in ROME – Villa Borghese

urbirun Rome – Villa Borghese – 8.4km .gpx route

Park size : 80 hectares
Start point : Piazzale Flaminio
Public transportation : Station de métro Flaminio 

The gardens of the Villa Borghese were designed by Cardinal Borghese to enhance the villa he had built to house his art collection. In 1605, he had a vineyard transformed into lush, shady gardens dotted with numerous fountains. The whole complex was completed in 1633. It would later become the city’s first 'English garden’.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the government bought the property and handed it over to the city, which turned it into a municipal park open to the public. There are several museums here, including the Galeria Borghese, which contains one of the finest collections in the world, in the original villa. There is also the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Villa Medici and a zoo.
We guide you there from the Piazza del Popolo, and before entering the park, you’ll be offered a short diversions before climbing the hill. Along a quiet side street, you’ll be taken up the Piazza di Spagna famous steps. You’ll then be guided into the park itself, where you’ll start by enjoying a sublime view of the city and St Peter’s Cathedral from the Pincio Terrace. Then you will run the beautiful pathways that lead you from fountains to small lakes, notably the one where the small Temple of Aesculapius stands on an island. Of course, you won’t miss the gardens and main buildings of this sandy park, shaded by majestic umbrella pines.

Run in PARIS – Bois de Vincennes

urbirun Paris – Bois de Vincennes – 10.5km .gpx route

Distance : 10.5km (8km without running on the islands on Lake Daumesnil)
Park size : 995 hectares / 1'460 acres
Start : Fontaine de la Porte Dorée
Public transportation : station de métro Porte Dorée

The largest green space in Paris, the Bois de Vincennes covers almost 1,000 hectares (2.500 acres). Although it is mainly wooded, it also features lawns and artificial lakes such as Lac Daumesnil and Lac de Saint-Mandé.
We’ll even take you on a tour around the Château de Vincennes, which borders the park to the north. This is the largest remaining royal fortress in France, and its large keep makes it one of the tallest lowland fortresses in Europe. You will for sure enjoy running in the Bois de Vincennes.

BONUS – Run in Paris – City’s center iconic parks – 10.8km .gpx route

Trocadero, Champ de Mars, Invalides, Tuileries, Champs Elysées
Distance : 10.8km
Start / Point de départ : Champs-Elysées/Avenue Franklin Roosevelt
Public transportation / transports publics : station de métro Frankin Roosevelt

In the heart of Paris, with its most iconic monuments, this urbirun scenic route brings together some of the capital’s most beautiful parks. Although more urban, this route is sure to be a sight to behold. It takes you through the Trocadero and Champ de Mars parks, the Esplanade des Invalides, the Jardin des Tuileries and the Champs-Elysées Gardens. You’ll enjoy some of the best views in Paris, including close-ups of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Palace, not missing the quays of the Seine River and their famous barges.

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