I have shared multiple posts about Hungary and Budapest, for example I have written about
which cities you should visit in Hungary, while I also wrote a post about what to look out for when
backpacking in Budapest.
In this new post I would like to share with you a few ideas about where you should go in Budapest if you would like to jog around the city. Budapest is a beautiful city that is full of beautiful sites to visit, they are all worth seeing. Sightseeing runs have become very popular in major European cities, here is a blog that is about
site running in Paris for example.
Budapest has a beautiful downtown. Most of the buildings are left from the beginning of the twentieth century, with some that go back even to the nineteenth century. It is no wonder that many movies about the Second World War are shot in Budapest. If you are looking for a time travel while staying fit, a jog in downtown Budapest is a great way to achieve both objectives. Let's take a look at the sites that are worth visiting.
First of all, the bank of the Danube in Pest is beautiful, and it is developed so that people can walk and run there. There are multiple coffees on the bank, so if you would like to drink something or if you get hungry during your run, you can easily sit down and enjoy a fine drink.
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| The Danube, with the Pest bank on the right side. |
The next great place you should check out is the Castle. The Castle is located on top of a hill in Buda. It looks down on the Danube, so you can get there quickly if you started your run on the Pest bank of the river. However make sure that you have the
right running equipment, because the hill is quite hard to climb. The castle is open for everyone free of charge, and it takes a nice two mile jog to get around the whole establishment. It can get pretty windy and cold during the summer and the autumn, so make sure that you
wear a running jacket as well. It will keep you nice and warm, not to mention that it will make you visible as well - cars can enter the castle, so be careful - if you are wearing a reflective model.
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| The running track on Margareth island. |
The most popular place among runners in Budapest is the Margaret island. It has a running track that runs around the island, right next to the Danube. The track is made of soft material, that goes easy on your joints, so your knees won't get damaged during your runs. This makes the island one of the most popular places among runners. The running track is 5.3 kms long all in all, a nice jog that can be completed in thirty minutes. You can observe both the Pest and the Buda sides of the Danube while running on the track, so it is great for sightseeing purposes. The island also has a petting zoo, a huge fountain, sports courts, two swimming pools, a huge flower garden, a concert venue and multiple restaurants, and a night club. It is fair to say that the island is one of the leisure centers of Budapest.
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| A view of Margareth island from the air. |
If you ever get to Budapest, you should definitely visit the places mentioned above. You don't have to run while doing it, but it is more fun if you do, and it is healthier as well.
