Düsseldorf

Hofgarten works for a short central run. Rheinpark Golzheim follows the open riverbank; Volksgarten and Südpark offer a longer green outing south of Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof.

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

Hofgarten

Kö-Bogen & city center

2.6 km Loop

Rheinpark Golzheim

Pempelfort & Golzheim

2.7 km Out & back

Volksgarten & Südpark

Oberbilk & Bilk

5.3 km Out & back

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Where to run in Düsseldorf

Hofgarten

Ponds, avenues and central hotels are close together in this landscaped park.

Approx. distance2.6 km

Underfoot

Park paths, paved and unpaved

Start here

Hofgarten terraces beside Kö-Bogen.

Circle the garden paths through the eastern and northern sections, then return to Kö-Bogen.

Getting there

Walk from Schadowstraße station toward the terraces.

Before you go

Roads cut through the garden, so pause at signals and expect commuters on the central paths. The route includes steps; walk these sections. Slow to a walk at gates and barriers.

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Rheinpark Golzheim

A broad riverside run with open lawns and room to settle into a steady pace.

Approx. distance2.7 km

Underfoot

Paved waterfront paths

Start here

Riverside path by Rheinterrassen, Robert-Lehr-Ufer.

Head toward Theodor-Heuss-Brücke on the riverside paths along the park, then return the same way.

Getting there

Walk from Tonhalle/Ehrenhof station toward the Rhine.

Before you go

The riverbank is windy and shared with bicycles. Turn back at flood barriers or event fencing. Walk through the cycle barriers.

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Volksgarten & Südpark

Older parkland connects with the larger Südpark, giving more variety than a single pond circuit.

Approx. distance5.3 km

Underfoot

Park paths, paved and unpaved

Start here

Public park path near Volksgarten S-Bahn station.

Follow the public paths south through Volksgarten and Südpark, then retrace the route.

Getting there

Walk into the park from Düsseldorf Volksgarten S-Bahn station.

Before you go

Use crossings between park sections and keep clear of play areas; shaded paths stay damp after rain. Slow to a walk at gates and barriers.

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More places to run

Nordpark

Formal gardens near the trade-fair district, useful for a shorter easy run on main paths.

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Schlosspark Benrath

A separate southern excursion with wooded park paths; follow conservation signs and gate hours.

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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 detours.

Researched October 17, 2026