How long is the butterfly route in Berlin?

The butterfly covers 11.7 km. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 70 minutes plus stops. This route's GPX has no elevation recorded, so the climbing is not known.

Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?

Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, elevation profile and kilometre splits on this page are free to view.

How accurate is the drawing?

The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 2.2 km east to west and 2.2 km north to south across Berlin.

Where does the route start?

The start point is at 52.52035, 13.40331 — roughly 0.1 km west-north-west of the centre of Berlin. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.

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Butterfly GPS Art Running Route in Berlin — 11.7 km

A 11.7 km loop through Berlin that draws a butterfly when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths and covers a footprint about 2.2 km wide by 2.2 km tall.

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Distance11.7 km

Elevation gainNot recorded

Elevation lossNot recorded

Estimated time70 min

DifficultyModerate

Average gradientNot recorded

Route map

Start point: 52.52035, 13.40331 — about 0.1 km west-north-west of the centre of Berlin. It is a closed loop, so any point on the line works as a start.

Kilometre by kilometre

Split	Heading
km 1	Runs east-south-east
km 2	Runs east
km 3	Runs east-south-east
km 4	Runs north
km 5	Runs north-east
km 6	Runs north-north-west
km 7	Runs west-north-west
km 8	Runs north-west
km 9	Runs south-south-west
km 10	Runs south-south-west
km 11	Runs south-south-west
km 11.6	Runs south-west

Turn-by-turn outline

The 24 direction changes below are the ones that define the drawing. Hitting them accurately matters more than pace — the shape only reads well if the corners are sharp.

0.09 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
0.36 km — turn left, then continue east-north-east.
0.58 km — turn left, then continue east-north-east.
0.71 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
0.88 km — turn right, then continue south-east.
1.03 km — turn left, then continue east.
1.20 km — turn right, then continue east.
1.35 km — turn left, then continue north-east.
1.49 km — turn right, then continue north-east.
1.62 km — turn right, then continue east-north-east.
1.74 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
1.93 km — turn left, then continue east.
2.13 km — turn left, then continue south-south-east.
2.26 km — turn sharp right, then continue south-south-east.
2.39 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.
2.77 km — turn left, then continue north-east.
2.91 km — turn right, then continue east-north-east.
3.09 km — turn left, then continue north.
3.22 km — turn right, then continue north.
3.41 km — turn left, then continue north.
3.56 km — turn right, then continue north.
3.79 km — turn left, then continue north-west.
3.93 km — turn right, then continue north.
4.07 km — turn right, then continue north.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Graded on distance alone: 11.7 km. This route's GPX carries no elevation data, so the amount of climbing is unknown — check the map for hills before you commit to a pace.

Surface: Smooth park roads, crushed gravel in forest sections, and broad bike-path asphalt.

Safety: Use lit loops after dark; canal paths can be dim in winter evenings.

Best months: April to June and September for stable conditions and race-friendly temperatures.

How to run this shape

Download the GPX file with your subscription and load it onto your watch, or open it in the ShapeMiles app.
Start anywhere on the loop — beginning near a landmark makes the finish easier to find.
Keep GPS recording continuous. Pausing mid-run leaves straight lines that cut across the drawing.
Follow the corners precisely; short detours are what blur the shape.
Upload to Strava and the butterfly appears on your activity map.

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Questions about this route

How long is the butterfly route in Berlin?: The butterfly covers 11.7 km. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 70 minutes plus stops. This route's GPX has no elevation recorded, so the climbing is not known.
Do I need a paid plan to download the GPX?: Yes. The GPX file is included with a ShapeMiles subscription — sign in and subscribe to download it. The file works with Garmin, Coros, Suunto, Strava and any app that reads GPX, and your subscription also covers turn-by-turn navigation in the app and route generation for your own city. The map, elevation profile and kilometre splits on this page are free to view.
How accurate is the drawing?: The track follows real, runnable streets and paths, so the shape is recognisable once uploaded to Strava. The drawing spans about 2.2 km east to west and 2.2 km north to south across Berlin.
Where does the route start?: The start point is at 52.52035, 13.40331 — roughly 0.1 km west-north-west of the centre of Berlin. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.