Running around the Lek 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 around the Lek—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 7, 2025

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1. Along the Boompjes quay – Willemsbrug loop from Oostplein

7.16km

00:44

20m

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

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2. SS Rotterdam – Het Park (Rotterdam) loop from Coolhaven

13.5km

01:23

30m

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

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3. Euromast Tower in Het Park – Maastunnel loop from Dijkzigt

26.6km

02:44

60m

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

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4. Kralingse Bos Offroad Route – Town Hall loop from Stadhuis

21.2km

02:12

50m

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

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5. Kralingse Bos Offroad Route loop from Oostplein

7.73km

00:48

10m

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

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6. Paradise Bridge – View of the lake with boats loop from Nieuw-Crooswijk

17.3km

01:48

30m

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

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7. Kralingse Bos Offroad Route loop from Crooswijk

5.96km

00:37

10m

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

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8. SS Rotterdam – View of the Erasmus Bridge loop from Rijnhaven

8.63km

00:53

20m

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

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9. Delfshavense Schie loop from Coolhaven

8.46km

00:52

20m

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

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10. Delfshavense Schie – Along the Boompjes quay loop from Gerdesiaweg

16.7km

01:44

40m

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

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The best running trails around the Lek

1. Along the Boompjes quay – Willemsbrug loop from Oostplein

2. SS Rotterdam – Het Park (Rotterdam) loop from Coolhaven

3. Euromast Tower in Het Park – Maastunnel loop from Dijkzigt

4. Kralingse Bos Offroad Route – Town Hall loop from Stadhuis

5. Kralingse Bos Offroad Route loop from Oostplein

6. Paradise Bridge – View of the lake with boats loop from Nieuw-Crooswijk

7. Kralingse Bos Offroad Route loop from Crooswijk

8. SS Rotterdam – View of the Erasmus Bridge loop from Rijnhaven

9. Delfshavense Schie loop from Coolhaven

10. Delfshavense Schie – Along the Boompjes quay loop from Gerdesiaweg

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