Running around Merida 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 Merida—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. Ride to the Prosperina Reservoir

5.72km

00:37

20m

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

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2. Route Peñas Blancas by the Minas de la Zaza — circular from La Zarza

17.6km

02:16

440m

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

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3. Río Guadiana to the Presa de Montijo — round trip from Mérida

16.5km

01:51

30m

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

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4. Presa de Cornalvo – running circular in the Cornalvo Natural Park

7.53km

00:51

30m

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

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5. Ascent to the Castillo de Alange — circular by the Cerro de la Culebra

5.21km

00:42

170m

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

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6. Run to Zona de Nidos de Cigüeñas, Río Guadiana — circular desde Mérida

14.7km

01:38

80m

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

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7. El Rugidero y la Presa de Cornalvo — circular desde la Presa de Cornalvo

18.3km

02:04

100m

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

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8. Camino de la Plata - Camino Mozárabe a Santiago — circular desde Torremejía

15.0km

01:43

50m

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

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9. La Nava de Santiago — circular

13.9km

01:40

110m

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

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10. Embalse de Los Canchales — circular

4.38km

00:32

30m

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

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The best running trails around Merida

1. Ride to the Prosperina Reservoir

2. Route Peñas Blancas by the Minas de la Zaza — circular from La Zarza

3. Río Guadiana to the Presa de Montijo — round trip from Mérida

4. Presa de Cornalvo – running circular in the Cornalvo Natural Park

5. Ascent to the Castillo de Alange — circular by the Cerro de la Culebra

6. Run to Zona de Nidos de Cigüeñas, Río Guadiana — circular desde Mérida

7. El Rugidero y la Presa de Cornalvo — circular desde la Presa de Cornalvo

8. Camino de la Plata - Camino Mozárabe a Santiago — circular desde Torremejía

9. La Nava de Santiago — circular

10. Embalse de Los Canchales — circular

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