The Netherlands, NijmegenFebruary 25, 2024, by Julia Leijzer

The most beautiful running routes in Nijmegen

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The Netherlands, Nijmegen, February 25, 2024, by Julia Leijzer

The most beautiful running routes in Nijmegen

To watch the healthy girls and boys among us who would like to get outside this year in-shape to stay: these are the most beautiful running routes in and around Nijmegen. Anyone who lives in this city is very lucky to have the amount of nature around them. In no time you can move from the busy city to a forest area with few stimuli. You don't have to get in the car or bike for this, but you can just walk there, with a small pit stop at the end (or kickstart).

 

Because exercise is more fun outdoors! Especially with the sun on your face or a final dive in the Waal. Let's gooo! 

Pure Nature in the Ooijpolder

Pure Nature in the Ooijpolder

The number one favorite for those seeking peace and quiet: the Ooijpolder. Oh how happy they are in Nijmegen with such a nature reserve around the corner. The glittering sun on the water and the ducks floating among the reeds, yes we like to romanticize running. This will automatically give you a runner's high. Run here during the day, there is no lighting after dark.

Bridge tour

Bridge tour

The well-known “bridge tour” originated in times of corona, where many Nijmegen residents walked the bridges of Nijmegen while enjoying a coffee to go. It has now also been chosen as a running route, and this is a wonderful route, especially at sunset or sunrise. Run from the Waal Bridge across the island to the railway bridge and back towards the city side. Have a drink in the sun Bairro Alto and the day is yours!

goffertpark

goffertpark

In the Goffertpark you can go for a typical Sunday morning running session. Gather at 09:00 am and run about twelve laps through the park, past the NEC stadium and on to the forest path. It is a lot of fun here at the weekend with athletes, dancers and stray dogs. Central Park or Vondelpark are nice, but in Nijmegen we have the Goffertpark gem.

And as icing on the cake, you can have an “after run” session Buuv. Think of: smoothie, coffee, breakfast, lunch, cake, and so on more.

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