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The best running trails in Saale-Orla-Kreis

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Running in Saale-Orla-Kreis is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Saale-Orla-Kreis—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. View of Bleiloch Reservoir – View of the Saalburg Bridge loop from Kloster

25.7km

02:51

410m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Höllental Nature Trail loop from Blankenstein

7.53km

00:53

150m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Memorial stone – At Kulmberg Shelter loop from Grumbach

32.9km

03:46

540m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Höllental Nature Trail – King David loop from Blankenstein

16.3km

02:12

510m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. View Towards Griebse – Pößneck Market Square loop from Jüdewein

4.60km

00:29

50m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View Towards Griebse – Pößneck Market Square loop from Köstitz

8.29km

00:52

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Bad Lobenstein Town Hall – Stone Rose loop from Kulm

11.6km

01:18

240m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Running loop from Oßla

8.88km

01:00

170m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Bismarckturm – Picnic Area With Scenic View loop from Neustadt (Orla)

13.1km

01:32

230m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Rundschloss Oberpöllnitz loop from Oberpöllnitz

11.0km

01:12

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Saale-Orla-Kreis

1. View of Bleiloch Reservoir – View of the Saalburg Bridge loop from Kloster

2. Höllental Nature Trail loop from Blankenstein

3. Memorial stone – At Kulmberg Shelter loop from Grumbach

4. Höllental Nature Trail – King David loop from Blankenstein

5. View Towards Griebse – Pößneck Market Square loop from Jüdewein

6. View Towards Griebse – Pößneck Market Square loop from Köstitz

7. Bad Lobenstein Town Hall – Stone Rose loop from Kulm

8. Running loop from Oßla

9. Bismarckturm – Picnic Area With Scenic View loop from Neustadt (Orla)

10. Rundschloss Oberpöllnitz loop from Oberpöllnitz

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