Best walking routes in Brooklyn

17 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.2 scoreHills 2/107.6 kmBest May, Jun, Sep, Oct
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#1
Viewpoint

One Hour in Brooklyn: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops1.9 km55 min

1.9 kmdistance55 minwith stops5stops+49 mgain
4.2 sights7.7 efficiency0.8 hills9.7 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 20 min insides+49 m climb along route
  1. 40 Wall Street
  2. Trinity Church
  3. World Trade Center
  4. Brookfield Place
  5. Woolworth Building
0–100 m

Photo: ViewpointGryffindorCC BY-SA 3.0

5.6/10
#2
Viewpoint

Brooklyn in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

8 stops4.4 km1 h 40 min

4.4 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+148 mgain
4.1 sights8.2 efficiency2.5 hills7.6 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 20 min insides+148 m climb along route
  1. East Coast Memorial
  2. The Battery
  3. 40 Wall Street
  4. Trinity Church
  5. World Trade Center
  6. Brookfield Place
  7. Woolworth Building
  8. Brooklyn Bridge
0–100 m

Photo: ViewpointMiscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of CongressPublic domain

5.5/10
#3
Viewpoint

Brooklyn in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

10 stops12.2 km3 h 25 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~3 h 45 min.

Inside: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral (~20 min). Estimates only.

12.2 kmdistance3 h 25 minwith stops10stops~3 h 45 minfull day+179 mgain
4.3 sights7.0 efficiency3.0 hills7.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 40 min+ up to 20 min insides+179 m climb along route
  1. Stonewall Inn
  2. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral (inside ~20 min)
  3. Manhattan Bridge
  4. Brooklyn Borough Hall
  5. Brooklyn Bridge Park
  6. Jane's Carousel
  7. Brooklyn Bridge
  8. 70 Pine Street
  9. 40 Wall Street
  10. World Trade Center
0–100 m

Photo: ViewpointMiscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of CongressPublic domain

5.4/10
#4
Viewpoint

Old Town of Brooklyn in 2 Hours

Old town

6 stops3.6 km1 h 20 min

3.6 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops6stops+117 mgain
3.2 sights8.1 efficiency1.9 hills9.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 40 min insides+117 m climb along route
  1. East Coast Memorial
  2. 40 Wall Street
  3. Trinity Church
  4. World Trade Center cross
  5. St. Paul's Chapel
  6. Brooklyn Bridge
0–100 m

Photo: ViewpointUser:PostdlfCC BY-SA 3.0

5.3/10
#5
Viewpoint

Historic Heritage Walk in Brooklyn

Heritage Walk

5 stops3.7 km1 h 15 min

3.7 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
2.4 sights8.2 efficiency0.0 hills9.6 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Liberty IslandUNESCO
  2. Ellis Island
  3. Jersey City Marina
  4. Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
  5. Morris Canal Park
0–6 m

Photo: ViewpointUnknownPublic domain

4.7/10
#6
Viewpoint

Manhattan Community Board 5, Brooklyn: Walking Route

DistrictManhattan Community Board 5

5 stops4.1 km1 h 25 min

4.1 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops5stops+181 mgain
1.9 sights7.5 efficiency3.0 hills8.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+181 m climb along route
  1. Bryant Park
  2. New York Public Library Main Branch
  3. Metropolitan Opera House
  4. Infosys Theater
  5. Academy of Music
6–90 m

Photo: ViewpointSuzanne SzaszPublic domain

4.4/10
#7
Viewpoint

Easy Flat Walk in Brooklyn (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

7 stops3.9 km1 h 30 min

3.9 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops7stops+20 mgain
1.8 sights7.9 efficiency0.3 hills9.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+20 m climb along route
  1. Brooklyn Brewery
  2. Bedford Avenue
  3. The City Reliquary
  4. Domino Sugar Refinery
  5. Domino Park
  6. Williamsburg Art & Historical Center
  7. Williamsburg Bridge
5–21 m

Photo: ViewpointBeyond My KenCC BY-SA 4.0

4.3/10
#8
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Brooklyn

Walking tour

11 stops11.5 km3 h 25 min

11.5 kmdistance3 h 25 minwith stops11stops+178 mgain
4.2 sights7.1 efficiency3.0 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 20 min insides+178 m climb along route
  1. Beastie Boys Square
  2. Manhattan Bridge
  3. Brooklyn Borough Hall
  4. Brooklyn Bridge Park
  5. Jane's Carousel
  6. Brooklyn Bridge
  7. Woolworth Building
  8. 40 Wall Street
  9. Trinity Church
  10. Brookfield Place
  11. World Trade Center
0–104 m

Photo: ViewpointChristian DavidCC BY-SA 4.0

4.2/10
#9
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Brooklyn in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

7 stops2.5 km1 h 15 min

2.5 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops7stops+95 mgain
2.0 sights7.7 efficiency1.6 hills7.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 20 min insides+95 m climb along route
  1. World Trade Center cross
  2. St. Paul's Chapel
  3. 70 Pine Street
  4. Federal Hall
  5. Bowling Green
  6. The Battery
  7. East Coast Memorial
0–97 m

Photo: ViewpointClément BardotCC BY-SA 3.0

4.1/10
#10
Viewpoint

Easy Old Town Walk in Brooklyn

Old town

6 stops9.0 km2 h 30 min

9.0 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops6stops+103 mgain
4.0 sights7.1 efficiency1.7 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 20 min insides+103 m climb along route
  1. Williamsburg Bridge
  2. Beastie Boys Square
  3. Washington Square Arch
  4. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
  5. Manhattan Bridge
  6. Brooklyn Bridge
0–30 m

Photo: ViewpointChattusCC BY-SA 4.0

3.9/10
#11
Viewpoint

Brooklyn Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

10 stops10.5 km3 h 10 min

10.5 kmdistance3 h 10 minwith stops10stops+182 mgain
3.4 sights7.3 efficiency3.0 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+ up to 1 h insides+182 m climb along route
  1. East Coast Memorial
  2. 40 Wall Street
  3. Trinity Church
  4. World Trade Center cross
  5. St. Paul's Chapel
  6. Brooklyn Bridge
  7. Manhattan Bridge
  8. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
  9. Beastie Boys Square
  10. Williamsburg Bridge
0–100 m

Photo: ViewpointRijksmuseumCC0

3.8/10
#12
Viewpoint

2 Days in Brooklyn: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days37 stops36.2 km

21.7 kmdistance7 hwith stops21stops+314 mgain
3.2 sights7.4 efficiency5.2 hills0.0 length
Open Day 1 in Google Maps 1/3 ↗Open Day 1 in Google Maps 2/3 ↗Open Day 1 in Google Maps 3/3 ↗
Stops & elevation
Walking only 4 h 50 min+ up to 2 h insides+314 m climb along route
  1. Governors Island
  2. East Coast Memorial
  3. The Battery
  4. Bowling Green
  5. Trinity Church
  6. Federal Hall
  7. 40 Wall Street
  8. 70 Pine Street
  9. St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
  10. Woolworth Building
  11. Brookfield Place
  12. World Trade Center
  13. St. Paul's Chapel
  14. Brooklyn Bridge
  15. Jane's Carousel
  16. Brooklyn Bridge Park
  17. Brooklyn Borough Hall
  18. Walk around the canal
  19. Old Stone House
  20. Park Slope Historic District
  21. Brooklyn Museum
-3–100 m

Photo: ViewpointDavid Berkowitz from New York, NY, USACC BY 2.0

3.8/10
#13
Viewpoint

Best Viewpoints in Brooklyn: Walking Route

Viewpoints

6 stops3.8 km1 h 15 min

3.8 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops6stops+14 mgain
0.5 sights6.9 efficiency0.2 hills9.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+14 m climb along route
  1. Jersey City Marina
  2. Jersey City Marina
  3. Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
  4. Morris Canal Park
  5. Hudson River Waterfront
  6. One World Observatory
0–19 m

Photo: ViewpointKidfly182CC BY 4.0

3.4/10
#14
Viewpoint

Brooklyn Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

10 stops7.4 km2 h 30 min

7.4 kmdistance2 h 30 minwith stops10stops+81 mgain
3.9 sights5.5 efficiency1.3 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 20 min insides+81 m climb along route
  1. 40 Wall Street
  2. Trinity Church
  3. World Trade Center
  4. One World Observatory
  5. Woolworth Building
  6. Brooklyn Bridge
  7. Granite Prospect
  8. Jane's Carousel
  9. Manhattan Bridge Viewpoint
  10. Manhattan Bridge
0–100 m

Photo: ViewpointChattusCC BY-SA 4.0

3.4/10
#15
Viewpoint

Easy Hidden Gems Walk in Brooklyn

Hidden gems

8 stops6.0 km2 h 5 min

6.0 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops8stops+54 mgain
1.5 sights8.1 efficiency0.9 hills2.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 40 min insides+54 m climb along route
  1. Infosys Theater
  2. Edge
  3. Hudson Yards
  4. Little Island @Pier55
  5. Whitney Museum of American Art
  6. Washington Square Park
  7. Washington Square Arch
  8. Palladium
0–34 m

Photo: ViewpointBeyond My KenCC BY-SA 4.0

3.3/10
#16
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Brooklyn: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops7.3 km2 h 40 min

7.3 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+198 mgain
1.7 sights8.2 efficiency3.3 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 35 min+ up to 1 h insides+198 m climb along route
  1. East Coast Memorial
  2. The Battery
  3. Bowling Green
  4. Federal Hall
  5. 70 Pine Street
  6. World Trade Center cross
  7. St. Paul's Chapel
  8. Guggenheim Museum SoHo
  9. Washington Square Park
  10. Fillmore East
  11. Palladium
0–103 m

Photo: ViewpointAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USACC BY 2.0

3.2/10
#17

Viewpoints of Brooklyn in 2 Hours

Viewpoints

5 stops1.8 km50 min

1.8 kmdistance50 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
0.5 sights5.2 efficiency0.0 hills5.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+0 m climb along route
  1. Hudson River Waterfront
  2. Morris Canal Park
  3. Hudson River Waterfront Walkway
  4. Jersey City Marina
  5. Jersey City Marina
0–5 m
2.3/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Brooklyn walking stats

From the 18 rated routes157 stops total58 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Brooklyn: Walking Itinerary — Day 1+314 m along route
Most stops / kmViewpoints of Brooklyn in 2 Hours2.8 stops per km
Least climbViewpoints of Brooklyn in 2 Hours+0 m along route
Most stairsBrooklyn Old Town Walking Tour~47 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest21.7 km1.8 km2 Days in Brooklyn: Walking Itinerary — Day 1 / Viewpoints of Brooklyn in 2 Hours
Places on routes58unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Brooklyn FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Brooklyn: A Short Walk (1.9 km, 55 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Brooklyn?
May, Jun, Sep, Oct are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Viewpoints of Brooklyn in 2 Hours1.8 km, walking 25 min.
One hour in Brooklyn?
One Hour in Brooklyn: A Short Walk: walking 25 min, with stops 55 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Brooklyn in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 10 stops, ~3 h 25 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 3 h 45 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.