Running in Rhein-Neckar-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 Rhein-Neckar-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: September 25, 2025

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1. Hemsbach Hills and Forests Trail

10.5km

01:16

310m

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

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2. Schriesheim summit happiness

9.82km

01:16

330m

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

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3. Dossenheim Lock – Neckarwiese Heidelberg loop from Edingen

15.3km

01:36

40m

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

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4. Neckarwiese – Ladenburg Water Tower loop from Dossenheim Süd

26.6km

02:51

60m

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

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5. Waidsee loop from Weinheim-Lützelsachsen

4.59km

00:29

10m

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

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6. Geiersberg Pavilion – View of Windeck Castle loop from Weinheim Alter OEG-Bf

22.8km

02:51

750m

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

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7. View of the Bergstraße Hills – Neckarwiese Heidelberg loop from Dossenheim Süd

24.0km

02:35

100m

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

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8. Gravel Lake – Shelter at Waldsee loop from Walldorf

10.1km

01:03

20m

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

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9. Old Town Hall of Neckargemünd – Villa Menzer loop from Neckargemünd Altstadt

12.1km

01:20

90m

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

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10. Forest Path in Karlsruhe – Golf Club St. Leon-Rot loop from Rot-Malsch

14.8km

01:31

20m

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

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The best running trails in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis

1. Hemsbach Hills and Forests Trail

2. Schriesheim summit happiness

3. Dossenheim Lock – Neckarwiese Heidelberg loop from Edingen

4. Neckarwiese – Ladenburg Water Tower loop from Dossenheim Süd

5. Waidsee loop from Weinheim-Lützelsachsen

6. Geiersberg Pavilion – View of Windeck Castle loop from Weinheim Alter OEG-Bf

7. View of the Bergstraße Hills – Neckarwiese Heidelberg loop from Dossenheim Süd

8. Gravel Lake – Shelter at Waldsee loop from Walldorf

9. Old Town Hall of Neckargemünd – Villa Menzer loop from Neckargemünd Altstadt

10. Forest Path in Karlsruhe – Golf Club St. Leon-Rot loop from Rot-Malsch

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