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Dortmund

The best running trails in Dortmund

4.3

(2016)

30,353

runners

1,088

runs

Running in Dortmund 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 Dortmund—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 24, 2025

4.4

(28)

1,146

runners

1. Phoenix West Bridge – Phoenix See Waterfront loop from Buschmühle

9.29km

00:58

40m

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

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4.6

(38)

1,285

runners

2. Stadion Rote Erde – Stadtgarten Dortmund loop from Am Turm

6.77km

00:43

50m

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

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3.9

(11)

909

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3. Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins – Neuer Kaiserberg loop from Remberg

16.8km

01:45

100m

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

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4.5

(11)

688

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4. Phoenix See Waterfront – Phoenix West Bridge loop from Remberg

8.85km

00:55

50m

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

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4.6

(14)

550

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5. Lake in Revierpark Wischlingen – View of the Lake loop from Dortmund-Dorstfeld

8.76km

00:55

50m

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

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5.0

(22)

523

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6. 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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4.6

(39)

948

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7. Phoenix See – Phoenix See Waterfront loop from Alt-Schüren

3.61km

00:23

20m

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

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4.5

(49)

316

runners

8. Ostpark – Ostfriedhof Dortmund loop from Borsigplatz

6.29km

00:39

40m

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

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4.5

(19)

778

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9. Phoenix See Waterfront – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund Tierpark

15.0km

01:34

70m

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

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4.4

(69)

233

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10. Bolmke Nature Reserve – Finnenbahn Dortmund loop from Dortmund Möllerbrücke

11.8km

01:16

100m

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

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The best running trails in Dortmund

1. Phoenix West Bridge – Phoenix See Waterfront loop from Buschmühle

2. Stadion Rote Erde – Stadtgarten Dortmund loop from Am Turm

3. Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins – Neuer Kaiserberg loop from Remberg

4. Phoenix See Waterfront – Phoenix West Bridge loop from Remberg

5. Lake in Revierpark Wischlingen – View of the Lake loop from Dortmund-Dorstfeld

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

7. Phoenix See – Phoenix See Waterfront loop from Alt-Schüren

8. Ostpark – Ostfriedhof Dortmund loop from Borsigplatz

9. Phoenix See Waterfront – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund Tierpark

10. Bolmke Nature Reserve – Finnenbahn Dortmund loop from Dortmund Möllerbrücke

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