How long is the running shoe route in Berlin?

The running shoe covers 9.7 km with 15 m of ascent and 16 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 59 minutes plus stops.

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, climb figures and kilometre splits on this page are free to view; the interactive elevation profile is part of the subscription too.

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 3.2 km east to west and 1.6 km north to south across Berlin.

Where does the route start?

The start point is at 52.53024, 13.4411 — roughly 2.7 km east-north-east of the centre of Berlin. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.

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Running shoe GPS Art Running Route in Berlin — 9.7 km

A 9.7 km loop through Berlin that draws a running shoe when you upload it to Strava. The line follows public streets and paths, climbs 15 m in total, and covers a footprint about 3.2 km wide by 1.6 km tall.

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Distance9.7 km

Elevation gain15 m

Elevation loss16 m

Estimated time59 min

DifficultyModerate

Average gradient0.2%

Route map and elevation

Elevation profile

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Along the line: 15 m of ascent and 16 m of descent across 9.7 km, an average gradient of 0.2%.

Start point: 52.53024, 13.4411 — about 2.7 km east-north-east 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	Elevation change	Range
km 1	Runs east-south-east	+4 m	47–52 m
km 2	Runs south-east	-1 m	49–52 m
km 3	Runs east-south-east	+1 m	48–50 m
km 4	Runs west-south-west	-8 m	40–50 m
km 5	Runs west	-5 m	37–42 m
km 6	Runs west	-1 m	35–37 m
km 7	Runs west-north-west	+1 m	35–37 m
km 8	Runs north-north-east	+9 m	36–45 m
km 9	Runs east	+3 m	42–49 m
km 9.7	Runs north-east	-2 m	46–53 m

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.

0.05 km — turn right, then continue east-south-east.
0.21 km — turn left, then continue east.
0.50 km — turn left, then continue east-north-east.
0.64 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
0.77 km — turn right, then continue south-west.
1.02 km — turn right, then continue east-south-east.
1.25 km — turn left, then continue east-south-east.
1.41 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
1.54 km — turn left, then continue east-north-east.
1.70 km — turn right, then continue south.
2.02 km — turn left, then continue north-east.
2.15 km — turn right, then continue east-south-east.
2.37 km — turn right, then continue south.
2.84 km — turn right, then continue south-south-east.
2.97 km — turn right, then continue south-south-west.
3.50 km — turn right, then continue west.
3.97 km — turn left, then continue south-west.
4.12 km — turn right, then continue west-south-west.
4.46 km — turn left, then continue west-south-west.
4.60 km — turn sharp left, then continue south-south-east.
5.03 km — turn right, then continue north-west.
5.65 km — turn left, then continue south.
6.97 km — turn right, then continue north.
7.10 km — turn right, then continue north-north-east.

Difficulty and terrain

Moderate. Flat profile, but 9.7 km of concentration on the line. Expect the distance, not the climb, to be the limiting factor.

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 running shoe appears on your activity map.

Questions about this route

How long is the running shoe route in Berlin?: The running shoe covers 9.7 km with 15 m of ascent and 16 m of descent. At a steady 6:00/km, allow about 59 minutes plus stops.
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, climb figures and kilometre splits on this page are free to view; the interactive elevation profile is part of the subscription too.
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 3.2 km east to west and 1.6 km north to south across Berlin.
Where does the route start?: The start point is at 52.53024, 13.4411 — roughly 2.7 km east-north-east of the centre of Berlin. The route is a loop, so you can begin anywhere along the line.