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Elm Walk – Vietnam Veterans Memorial loop from Archives

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District Of Columbia

Elm Walk – Vietnam Veterans Memorial loop from Archives

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Elm Walk – Vietnam Veterans Memorial loop from Archives

01:24

23.2km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.05 km for 136 m

After 3.43 km for 159 m

After 10.4 km for 57 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.49 km

Elm Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Elm Walk features a beautiful tree tunnel, with long rows of elm trees and walkways that frame the view to and from the Capitol. The surrounding museums create a cultural center, and the walkways that flank the reflecting pool have been updated with new paving, benches, and LED lighting that maintains the dramatic views of the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

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3.12 km

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is free to visit and open 24 hours a day. The memorial has inscriptions of over 58,000 names of those who died in the Vietnam war. The memorial includes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, as well as the Three Servicemen statue. While visiting the Vietnam Women's Memorial is close by.

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3.51 km

Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool

Highlight • Monument

The Lincoln Memorial and adjoining reflecting pool are another must-see when visiting Washington. Of course, the mall is perfect for a run and early in the morning you have "Abe" all to yourself. After all, an advantage of the jet lag - getting up early in the first days is very easy!

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5.24 km

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

The cycle path leading here offers magnificent views of the city at any time of the day or night almost along its entire length.

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10.5 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Great monument - also quite monumental with the relief, which was carved into the large stone... But despite everything, not as pompous as some of the other monuments around and also somehow simple - definitely worth seeing. You should take a little time for the inscriptions that can be read around the monument in the wall.

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11.6 km

Ohio Drive Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Ohio Drive Bridge crosses the Tidal Basin, connecting East Potomac Park to the mainland near the Jefferson Memorial. This practical bridge links vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians to landmarks like the National Mall, Hains Point, and the Jefferson Memorial. Visitors can enjoy scenic views from the bridge, especially during the spring cherry blossom season.

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18.5 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence. The memorial was commissioned by Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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19.2 km

View of the Washington Monument from the 14th Street Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Long bridge with a nice view of the mall. The bike and footpath (unfortunately it is a shared path) is quite narrow and busy. In addition, they are often downright clogged with many pedestrians so that you can only drive at walking pace. More difficult.

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23.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

2.26 km

2.09 km

1.20 km

136 m

127 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

9.88 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Elm Walk – Vietnam Veterans Memorial loop from Archives

Elm Walk

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool

View of the Georgetown Waterfront

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Ohio Drive Bridge

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

View of the Washington Monument from the 14th Street Bridge

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