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Running around Lake Herăstrău

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A green island in the center of a city that never sleeps.
Open
easy
Distance 6.5 km
0:50 h
19 m
19 m
92 m
75 m

Herăstrău is an artificial lake located north of Bucharest from the Colentina River, in the area where it crosses the city limits, between Lake Băneasa upstream and the Floreasca River. The lake is located in the Herăstrău Park, which covers an area of ​​almost 110 hectares.

The route is completely paved (renovation 2016/2017). The Herăstrău See tour is the most popular training site for the Bucharest inhabitants who come here as soon as their activities allow them to. You can run there any time of year, even if the wind blows a little on your face in winter.

In the summer, water fountains are available on the flower island. They allow you to cool down because the heat can be suffocating (due to the continental climate). Small traders that are open all year round can also sell bottled water to you.For those who listen to music online while on their cell phones, the entire course is covered with 4G.

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Author
Thierry FRAISSE 
Update: November 10, 2020
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
92 m
Lowest point
75 m
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Asphalt 0.62%Road 38.60%Unknown 60.77%
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Safety information

Beware of ice in winter. Adapt your stride.

Start

In front of the Lukoil headquarters, Șoseaua Nordului (82 m)
Coordinates:
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44.477363, 26.088653
DMS
44°28'38.5"N 26°05'19.2"E
UTM
35T 427521 4925298
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Destination

In front of the Lukoil headquarters, Șoseaua Nordului

Turn-by-turn directions

Park your car on SOseaua Nordului. On weekends, there are plenty of spaces available. Parking is free. Opposite the headquarters of the oil company Lukoil, you will see the restaurant Bonton with the entrance to the park on the left. This is your starting point. After about 50 metres, take the path along the lake on the right to walk around the lake in an anti-clockwise direction.

Public transport

Many buses serve the area. You can also access the park with the Metro (Charles de Gaulle Station).

By road

The park is located in the northern part of Bucharest (sector 1). It can be reached by public transport and by taxi, the price of which is reasonable.

Parking

You can easily park around the park on Șoseaua Nordului or Aviatorilor Boulevard.

Coordinates

DD
44.477363, 26.088653
DMS
44°28'38.5"N 26°05'19.2"E
UTM
35T 427521 4925298
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Bucharest Guide free online

Equipment

Just a good pair of shoes will do it.

Localization

Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language


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Status
Open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
0:50 h
Ascent
19 m
Descent
19 m
Highest point
92 m
Lowest point
75 m
Circular route Scenic Family-friendly Refreshment stops available Accessibility

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