Running in Ennepe-Ruhr-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 Ennepe-Ruhr-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 6, 2025

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1. Lake Kemnade – Kemnader See Riverside Path loop from Gerberviertel

5.59km

00:35

20m

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

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2. Haus Kemnade Castle – Kemnader See Riverside Path loop from Kämpen

11.8km

01:13

40m

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

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3. Lake Path at Hengsteysee – View of the Ruhr loop from Ahlenberg

18.6km

02:04

190m

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

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4. View of the Ruhr – View of Hengsteysee loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

20.0km

02:11

150m

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

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5. Running loop from Herdecke

13.3km

01:27

120m

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

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6. Kemnader See Riverside Path – Kemnader See loop from Gerberviertel

10.6km

01:06

40m

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

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7. Sampoorna Yoga Studio Wetter loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

12.4km

01:20

120m

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

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8. Hasper Dam – Hasper Talsperre Dam loop from Voerde

8.86km

00:59

160m

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

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9. View of the Ruhr – View of the Lake loop from Brockhausen

8.00km

00:52

30m

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

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10. Running loop from Johannisviertel

14.1km

01:31

120m

130m

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

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The best running trails in Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

1. Lake Kemnade – Kemnader See Riverside Path loop from Gerberviertel

2. Haus Kemnade Castle – Kemnader See Riverside Path loop from Kämpen

3. Lake Path at Hengsteysee – View of the Ruhr loop from Ahlenberg

4. View of the Ruhr – View of Hengsteysee loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

5. Running loop from Herdecke

6. Kemnader See Riverside Path – Kemnader See loop from Gerberviertel

7. Sampoorna Yoga Studio Wetter loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

8. Hasper Dam – Hasper Talsperre Dam loop from Voerde

9. View of the Ruhr – View of the Lake loop from Brockhausen

10. Running loop from Johannisviertel

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