Exercise trails in 2022

The Große Bürgerbusch exercise trail combines running with exercises promoting strength and coordination.

Der Große Bürgerbusch is a popular recreational ground covering an area of over 20 hectares, situated in the north of the city. Its attractions include an illuminated running track lined with joint-friendly wood chippings and fitted with exercise equipment at nine stations.

This keep-fit trail was fitted with exercise equipment in late 2021.

The old wooden equipment was rather outdated, being neither functional nor creatively designed in view of modern expectations.

Although this has been changing since the revival of the keep-fit movement through media-effective campaigns lead by the DOSB, some circuit tracks, and especially their associated exercise equipment, are still in need of adjustment to the needs of today’s athletes and walkers.

The track is one kilometre long and comprises an approximately 10 cm thick surface made from wood chippings and shavings overlying a drainage layer of sand and gravel. The soft surface effectively cushions runners’ footfall, easing pressure on their joints.

The Große Bürgerbusch meets all the requirements for a modern exercise trail.

The equipment is made by Playfit and has already proved its worth in other parts of Oldenburg in a similar setting.

The stations are designed to appeal to a large target group. They are not just for passing joggers, but will also appeal to walkers from all age groups.