Katyn Memorial – View of Ellis Island loop from Exchange Place

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Katyn Memorial – View of Ellis Island loop from Exchange Place

Moderate

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Katyn Memorial – View of Ellis Island loop from Exchange Place

03:12

12.6km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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80 m

Katyn Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Just to remember this unknown chapter of World War II it would be worth stopping by. And on top of that you will be rewarded with a great silhouette of Manhattan.

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167 m

View of Manhattan Skyline from Exchange Place

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Fantastic view of the skyline

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775 m

Little Basin

Lake

1.20 km

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Viewpoint

4.62 km

Empty Sky September 11 Memorial

Highlight • Monument

A notable memorial to 9/11: two gleaming walls reveal where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
It is also the pier for sightseeing boats to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

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4.74 km

View of One World Trade Center and Manhattan Skyline

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This place provides some of the most breathtaking views in the area. From here, you can see Jersey City, Manhattan, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty.

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4.89 km

Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal

Highlight • Historical Site

Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal - Very nice - little visited - park with beautiful historical grounds and a perfect view of the New York skyline. Ellis Island and …

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5.10 km

From this viewpoint, you have a clear view of Ellis Island, and the historic building through which millions of immigrants passed. This spot is an ideal location to stop and reflect on the importance of its history.

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5.34 km

Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Actually rather "look at the miss Liberty". But more than that. This is where the Ellis Island Bridge joins, where all immigrants used to undergo a health check. On the …

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7.48 km

View of the Statue of Liberty from Jersey City

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This location offers one of the best and closest vantage points for viewing the Statue of Liberty. In the distance, you can also enjoy breathtaking vistas of Manhattan and Ellis Island.

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8.81 km

Viewpoint

12.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

865 m

197 m

Surfaces