Florence

From Florence’s historic centre, follow the Arno east or west. Cascine offers the longest of these three runs through the park west of town. The central route crosses between two bridges, while Anconella suits a stay east of the centre.

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Parco delle Cascine

Porta al Prato & western Florence

7.2 km Out & back

Arno

Santa Croce & San Niccolò

2.7 km Loop

Parco dell’Anconella

Gavinana & eastern Florence

3.2 km Loop

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Where to run in Florence

Parco delle Cascine

A long green strip beside the Arno, away from the central museum queues. The out-and-back follows the river side of the park.

Approx. distance7.2 km

Underfoot

Paved and mixed riverside paths

Start here

At the eastern park approach near Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

Follow the park west along the Arno and return from the marked turnaround.

Getting there

Walk from Porta al Prato or the Cascine transport stops towards the river.

Before you go

Give cyclists room on shared sections and follow any event diversions through the park.

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Arno · Ponte alle Grazie circuit

A compact city run along both banks of the Arno, using the bridges east of Ponte Vecchio.

Approx. distance2.7 km

Underfoot

Paved embankments and bridge pavements

Start here

At the northern end of Ponte alle Grazie.

Follow the north bank east, cross at Ponte San Niccolò and return on the south bank to Ponte alle Grazie.

Getting there

Walk from Santa Croce towards the river.

Before you go

There are road crossings and busy pavements. The bridges are part of the run, so do not expect uninterrupted training.

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Parco dell’Anconella

A neighbourhood park on the south bank, with riverside paths and open recreation areas.

Approx. distance3.2 km

Underfoot

Paved and mixed park paths

Start here

At the western park approach from Via Villamagna.

Loop east along the park and return through the southern paths.

Getting there

Walk from Gavinana towards the south-bank park entrances.

Before you go

Stay on public paths around sports grounds. Some sections are shared with bicycles.

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More places to run

Argingrosso

Across the river from the western parks, this is another green area to consider for a separate run.

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Towards Girone

The eastern river corridor offers scope to extend a longer outing beyond the central city.

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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 September 10, 2026