Best places to run in Ukraine

Granite cliffs up to 50 m towering over the Mertvovod river, a rugged scenic walk among ancient boulders.

A flooded valley bend of the Dniester with cliffs and a cave monastery, a steep scenic walk down to the bay.

Ukraine's second-highest peak at 2035 m on the Chornohora ridge, rugged terrain reached only by serious mountain hiking.

A national park of granite rapids and steppe canyons on the Southern Buh, with rocky riverside trails and rare flora.

A 20 m-deep granite gorge with small waterfalls on the Hirskyi Tikych river, a short rocky scenic riverside walk.

A pretty multi-step waterfall on the Kamianka river, an easy popular forest walk near Skole.

A powerful 8 m waterfall in the heart of Yaremche, an easy riverside stop along the Dovbush trail.

A cascading 14 m mountain waterfall reached by a forest path from Pylypets, a gentle scenic walk through the valley.

Ukraine's highest mountain at 2061 m, a steep but non-technical summit climb from Zaroslyak with vast Chornohora views.

A forested national park inside the city with ancient oaks, ponds and trails for easy woodland running and walking.

A masterpiece landscape park of cascades, grottoes and lakes along the Kamianka river, perfect for a long scenic walk.

A long winding river canyon with high cliffs and cork-tree groves, with riverside eco-paths and big-view trails.

A flooded former granite quarry with clear lakes ringed by cliffs and pine forest, a scenic short shoreline walk.

An 18 m waterfall in a narrow rocky gorge, reached by a scenic 7 km forest walk from Manyava village.

A leafy central park beside the Mariinskyi Palace overlooking the Dnipro, a pleasant easy stroll in the capital.

Coastal lagoons between sea and steppe with bird-rich shoreline routes, a flat scenic walk far from the front.

Ukraine's most famous mountain lake set among spruce forest, with easy lakeshore walks and longer trails up nearby passes.

A hilltop park on Lviv's highest point with terraced trails climbing to the best panorama of the old town.

A historic woodland park with five lakes and well-kept paths, a calm scenic spot for walking and running.

A striking 2020 m pyramid peak with a summit cross, a steep grassy climb separated from Hoverla by a deep saddle.

A 2028 m summit crowned by the ruined 'White Elephant' observatory, a long classic hike up from Dzembronia village.

A limestone reef ridge of rolling hills, caves and river canyons, with panoramic trails through unique karst landscape.

Towering forest sandstone rock formations with caves and viewpoints, an atmospheric scenic loop through the woods.

A deep river canyon looping around the old town and fortress, a punchy 12 km walk of staircases and cliff views.

A roughly 4 km forest loop past rocks, caves and viewpoints above Yaremche, an easy scenic walk steeped in legend.

Lviv's oldest landscaped park with winding paths, ponds and a swan lake, a gentle classic city walk.

A 6 km seaside promenade and paved path above the Black Sea beaches from Lanzheron to Arcadia, a flat scenic run.

A flat green Dnipro island reached by footbridge, with traffic-free riverside paths and beaches ideal for running.

A vast medieval stone fortress on the Dniester bank, with grassy riverside grounds ideal for an easy scenic stroll.

Ukraine's main alpine ridge linking six 2000 m peaks, a demanding multi-day high traverse above the treeline.

An 84-hectare open-air museum on wooded hillsides, with quiet paths winding past traditional Ukrainian buildings.