Prague

Leave the cobbles of the Old Town for Letná’s hilltop paths, Stromovka’s broad parkland or the Vltava embankment. Letná involves a climb to the start; Stromovka is the better choice if you want to spend more of the run among trees.

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Letná

Letná & northern Old Town

2.6 km Loop

Stromovka

Holešovice & Bubeneč

3.1 km Loop

Vltava

New Town & Vyšehrad

3.4 km Out & back

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Where to run in Prague

Letná

A park above the river, with open viewpoints and tree-lined paths. The route stays on the plateau once you reach the start.

Approx. distance2.6 km

Underfoot

Paved and mixed park paths

Start here

At the western park paths near Hanavský Pavilion.

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

Getting there

Approach through Letná, or walk uphill from the river before starting.

Before you go

The approach from the river is steep. Keep viewpoints clear for people stopping to look out over Prague.

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Stromovka

Ponds and open lawns in a former royal game reserve. A park circuit with room to add another lap.

Approx. distance3.1 km

Underfoot

Paved and gravel park paths

Start here

On the eastern park approach from Výstaviště.

Loop west through the pond-side paths and return through the southern park.

Getting there

Walk from the Výstaviště tram area into the park.

Before you go

The paths are shared with families, cyclists and dogs. Check local signs around event areas.

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Vltava · Náplavka

A riverbank outing south of the centre, with moored boats and bridges rather than Old Town cobbles.

Approx. distance3.4 km

Underfoot

Paved embankment paths; access steps

Start here

On the lower riverbank near Palackého most.

Follow the eastern bank south towards Výtoň and the Vyšehrad side, then return.

Getting there

Walk from Palackého náměstí to a public riverbank access.

Before you go

Markets and moorings can narrow the path. Follow diversions and walk any crowded stretch.

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More places to run

Petřín Gardens

Hillside paths above Újezd, with a climb in either direction. Stay within the public gardens.

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Kinský Garden

A sloping park on the southwestern side of Petřín, approached from náměstí Kinských.

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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