Dubrovnik

Lapad and Babin Kuk offer public coastal paths away from the old town’s tight lanes. Repeat the Lapad Bay promenade for a longer outing, choose Solitudo’s northern shore for a shorter run, or head to Petka for wooded slopes. Stone underfoot and summer heat call for an easy start.

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Map of Dubrovnik with three numbered running-route starts. — Dubrovnik · north is upOpen full-size map

Lapad Bay · two out-and-backs

Lapad Bay hotels

4.6 km Loop

Babin Kuk coast and park · two laps

Babin Kuk & Solitudo

3.7 km Loop

Petka woodland

Lapad & southwestern hotels

3.4 km Out & back

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Where to run in Dubrovnik

Lapad Bay · two out-and-backs

Two out-and-backs on the public promenade around the northern side of Lapad Bay.

Approx. distance4.6 km

Underfoot

Paved and stone coastal paths

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Public eastern end of Šetalište Nika i Meda Pucića, beside Lapad Bay.

Follow the public coastal promenade west to the marked turnaround and return to the bay. Repeat the same out-and-back once.

Getting there

Walk from Lapad’s pedestrian center to the bay and the signed public coastal promenade.

Before you go

Slow down on narrow stone sections, steps and blind corners above the sea. Stay on the public promenade and off hotel terraces and beach concessions.

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Babin Kuk coast and park · two laps

Two compact laps on the public northern coastal trail and neighboring park paths beside Solitudo.

Approx. distance3.7 km

Underfoot

Paved and stone coastal paths

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Public northern coastal path on the Solitudo side of Babin Kuk.

Run west along the public coastal trail, return through the adjacent public park paths and repeat the circuit once.

Getting there

Take local transport toward Solitudo or Babin Kuk, then walk to the public northern coastal path.

Before you go

Give beachgoers room and carry water even though the city lists public fountains in this area. Check signs near hotel grounds; turn back where public access is closed.

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Petka woodland

A hillier woodland out-and-back on the public paths of Velika and Mala Petka.

Approx. distance3.4 km

Underfoot

Woodland paths

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Public woodland path from the Masarykov put side of Petka.

Follow the mapped paths toward the marked turnaround in Petka woodland, then return the same way.

Getting there

Travel to Lapad and walk from Masarykov put to the signed public woodland path.

Before you go

Go in daylight and wear shoes with good grip. Stay on public tracks, avoid unsigned spurs toward the cliffs and check for closures due to fire risk or storms. Walk loose or steep sections and the steps along the route.

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More places to run

Park Gradac

A small public park close to the old town, reopened in September 2026 after renovation. Stick to the open paths, keep the pace easy and leave viewpoints clear for visitors.

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Srđ walking trail

A much steeper alternative for experienced hill runners and walkers. Choose the signed public path, carry water and avoid exposed sections in heat or darkness.

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Sources & route notes

Researched using the official visitor and park sources below; not checked on foot. Maps and GPX files use the same saved OpenStreetMap pedestrian paths. Distances are approximate. Check local notices for access, gate hours and diversions.

Researched October 17, 2026