Over-the-Rhine, Mount Auburn, CUF
1.8 mi
DISTANCE
7
STAIRCASES
3
HIGHLIGHTS
A 1.8-mile urban exploration route through Cincinnati's historic Over-the-Rhine and CUF neighborhoods featuring three significant public stairways. This path connects the historic Ohio Avenue Steps, the recently named Fig Alley Stairs, and the Fritz Stairs, offering unique views of the city and exploring the pedestrian infrastructure that has connected these neighborhoods for over a century.
The Ohio Avenue Steps connect Bellevue Park with Van Lear Alley, while the Fig Alley Steps connect Van Lear Alley to Vine Street near Findlay Market. The Fig Alley Steps were officially named in 2023 after the large fig tree near their starting point. This route includes significant elevation changes and some sections may be steep.