Walking Trails in Tunis: 6 Rated Routes by Distance

Tunis park authorities have published updated ratings for six main walking trails, graded by total distance and elevation gain after a June inspection round by municipal staff.

July heat pushes more residents outdoors before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m., when temperatures drop below 30 degrees. The ratings arrive as the Tunis Wellness Network expands its free monthly trail maps, first distributed in March 2025 at the Belvédère entrance kiosk.

Short flat routes near central neighbourhoods

Parc du Belvédère provides the easiest option, a 2.1-kilometre paved loop around the lake with zero elevation and benches every 300 metres. The adjacent Avenue Habib Bourguiba extension adds a 1.8-kilometre straight segment past the Municipal Theatre, popular with office workers during lunch. Both remain free and open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

The Lac de Tunis waterfront path in the Berges du Lac district covers 3.4 kilometres of flat gravel, maintained by the Tunis Port Authority since its 2023 reopening. Runners and walkers share the route without fees, though the adjacent café charges 4 Tunisian dinars for water refills.

Longer and steeper options on the city edges

The Carthage archaeological trail starts at the Byrsa hill car park and runs 5.7 kilometres with 85 metres of climb, rated moderate. Markers installed in 2024 guide users past Roman ruins before descending toward the sea. A separate Sidi Bou Said coastal track adds 2.3 kilometres of moderate steps along cliff paths, finishing at the Café des Nattes.

A 2025 Tunis Health Ministry count recorded 12,400 daily trail users across these sites, up 18 percent from the previous year. Entry to Carthage remains 8 dinars for adults, while all other listed trails stay free.

Walkers should carry water, check the daily UV index posted at Belvédère gates, and begin routes before mid-morning during the current heatwave. Updated maps are available at the Tunis Municipal Parks Department office on Rue de Rome or via the city website.