Tallinn

Kadriorg gives you a park run close to the city center, while the Pirita and Rocca al Mare promenades let you follow the coast for longer. Pick based on where you’re staying and which way the wind is blowing; the exposed waterfront feels very different from the sheltered park paths.

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

Kadriorg Park

Kadriorg & eastern center

3.7 km Loop

Pirita coastal promenade

Kadriorg, Maarjamäe & Pirita

6.2 km Out & back

Stroomi & Rocca al Mare promenade

Pelguranna & western districts

4.4 km Out & back

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Where to run in Tallinn

Kadriorg Park

A varied park loop past trees and lawns on public paths outside the palace buildings.

Approx. distance3.7 km

Underfoot

Park paths, paved and unpaved

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Public western park path beside the Swan Pond, Luigetiik.

Circle the northern and eastern public park paths, then return through the southern park to the Swan Pond.

Getting there

Take the tram to the Kadriorg terminus or walk from the center to the public paths beside the Swan Pond.

Before you go

Stay out of the security areas around the palace, the presidential residence and the museums. Slow down on slopes and wet leaves, and check for closures due to tree work or storms. The route includes steps; walk these sections.

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Pirita coastal promenade

An open coastal out-and-back toward the mouth of the Pirita River, with views across Tallinn Bay.

Approx. distance6.2 km

Underfoot

Paved waterfront paths

Start here

Public seafront promenade just northeast of the Russalka memorial.

Follow the mapped paths to the marked turnaround on the public promenade near the mouth of the Pirita River, then return the same way.

Getting there

Walk from Kadriorg toward the Russalka memorial, using the designated crossings to reach the waterfront.

Before you go

Keep to the pedestrian side of the coastal corridor. Strong wind, freezing spray and ice can make this unsuitable; turn back before exposed sections become unsafe. The route includes steps; walk these sections.

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Stroomi & Rocca al Mare promenade

A coastal outing from Stroomi toward Rocca al Mare, using the public promenade and boardwalk connections.

Approx. distance4.4 km

Underfoot

Paved paths and boardwalk sections

Start here

Public promenade at the main Stroomi beach approach from Pelguranna.

Follow the mapped paths along the western promenade toward Rocca al Mare to the marked turnaround, then return the same way.

Getting there

Take a bus to Supelranna, then walk through the public beach park to the promenade start.

Before you go

Leave the beach and reed beds undisturbed, stay on the promenade and give cyclists room. Wooden surfaces can be slippery after rain or frost.

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More places to run

Nõmme woodland paths

A hillier, more wooded alternative southwest of the center. Use signed public recreational paths and check whether winter tracks are reserved for skiing.

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Paljassaare nature trails

A quieter northern coastal alternative for an easy outing. Keep to marked public trails, respect wildlife restrictions and leave the reed beds alone.

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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