Milan

Parco Sempione and the Montanelli gardens offer short park circuits on either side of Milan’s centre. The Naviglio Grande route follows the canal southwest from the café-lined Navigli district.

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Parco Sempione

Brera, Castello & Arco della Pace

3.0 km Loop

Naviglio Grande

Navigli & Porta Genova

2.6 km Out & back

Giardini Indro Montanelli

Porta Venezia & Repubblica

1.8 km Loop

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Where to run in Milan

Parco Sempione

A park circuit behind Sforza Castle, with lawns and paths between some of Milan’s best-known civic landmarks.

Approx. distance3.0 km

Underfoot

Paved and mixed park paths

Start here

On the park side of Sforza Castle.

Loop through the western and northern park paths and return towards the castle.

Getting there

Walk through the public castle approaches from Cairoli or Cadorna.

Before you go

The gardens and castle spaces have separate access arrangements. Check the park gates before an early run.

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Naviglio Grande

A short run along the canal from the Navigli district, past waterside cafés and former industrial buildings.

Approx. distance2.6 km

Underfoot

Paved canal-side paths and pavements

Start here

On the canal path near the eastern end of Naviglio Grande.

Follow the canal southwest and turn back at the marked point before the San Cristoforo area.

Getting there

Walk from Porta Genova towards the canal.

Before you go

Road crossings and narrow sections interrupt the towpath. Avoid treating the busy café stretch as a fast training lane.

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Giardini Indro Montanelli

A short garden circuit close to the eastern side of the centre. Useful when you want a run without a long journey first.

Approx. distance1.8 km

Underfoot

Paved and mixed garden paths

Start here

Inside the gardens on the Corso Venezia side.

Loop around the park’s paths and return to the southern gardens.

Getting there

Walk from Porta Venezia to the public garden entrances.

Before you go

Watch for families and people moving between the museums and gardens. Check gate hours.

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More places to run

Monte Stella

For a hill session, the park’s rising paths offer a change from the central gardens.

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Idroscalo

A lakeside option near Linate when you have time for a trip beyond the centre.

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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