Hear a route

50,000 stories are waiting to be told. Press play on one.

Routes

Lagoon Breeze & Green Retreat Run, Venice, Northern Italy

Lagoon Breeze & Green Retreat Run

90 languages
Tap to hear previews
Suitable forWalkingRunningCycling
Flat and easy6 places along the way

Amazing stories as you explore.

Tap to hear previews

This is a run through Venice's most open areas, along broad waterfronts and past rare green gardens, with lagoon views and a break from the busy centre.

Along the way

1
Riva degli Schiavoni (Start/End)Begin your run on this historic waterfront promenade, offering expansive views of the lagoon and San Giorgio Maggiore.
2
Giardini della BiennaleGlide through the serene Giardini della Biennale, a rare expanse of green in Venice, providing wide, car-free paths amidst lush trees and international pavilion
3
Sant'Elena GardensDiscover the tranquility of Sant'Elena, the easternmost tip of Venice, boasting spacious gardens, a charming church, and a peaceful waterfront for uninterrupted
4
Fondamenta Sant'AnnaTransition back towards the city center along the quiet Fondamenta Sant'Anna, a less-trafficked canal-side path offering a glimpse into local life away from the
5
Campo ArsenaleRun past the imposing walls of the historic Arsenale, Venice's ancient shipyard, marveling at its fortified entrance and the surrounding wide campo.
6
Riva dei Sette MartiriComplete your loop along the Riva dei Sette Martiri, a continuation of the main waterfront, offering more open space and a final stretch with picturesque views

The route

Distance6.1 km
Walking≈ 1 h 22
Running≈ 37 min
Climb↑ 3 m
RouteCircular

A 6.1 km circular route from Venice to walk, run or cycle, with 3 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 3 m in total

Before you go

StartRiva degli Schiavoni (Start/End), Near Ponte della Paglia, CastelloOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

More near Venice

Christmas
Venice, Northern Italy

Venice Christmas Walk

3.7 km · ≈ 49 min · ↑ 0 m
Walk · Run · Cycle· Circular
Venice, Northern Italy

Venetian Kids' Secret Path

4.1 km · ≈ 55 min · ↑ 0 m
Walk · Run · Cycle· Circular
Venice, Northern Italy

Venetian Nightcap: Hidden Taverns & Lively Alleys

3.8 km · ≈ 51 min · ↑ 0 m
Walk · Run · Cycle· Circular
Venice, Northern Italy

Hidden Canvases & Quiet Galleries

4.4 km · ≈ 59 min · ↑ 0 m
Walk · Run · Cycle· Circular

All routes in Northern Italy →

Stories told in
Share it with 5 people for free