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Ostalbkreis

Ostalbkreis

The best running trails in Ostalbkreis

4.5

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23,073

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2,444

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Running in Ostalbkreis 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 Ostalbkreis—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 22, 2025

4.7

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338

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1. Bucher Reservoir – Bucher Stausee loop from Baiershofen

8.31km

00:52

30m

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

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5.0

(6)

196

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2. Bucher Reservoir – Bucher Reservoir loop from Schwabsberg

9.17km

00:57

50m

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

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4.8

(11)

186

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3. Bucher Reservoir – Bucher Reservoir loop from Buch

4.13km

00:26

20m

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

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5.0

(2)

170

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4. Honiggasse loop from Schwäbisch Gmünd

11.9km

01:15

80m

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

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5.0

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145

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5. View of Teußenberg Farm – Zeppelinhütte loop from Essingen

22.7km

02:37

450m

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

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4.7

(7)

143

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6. Dauerwang Waterworks – View of Teußenberg Farm loop from Essingen

11.6km

01:16

190m

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

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4.0

(22)

116

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7. Osterbuchersteige – Zeppelinhütte loop from Triumphstadt

9.78km

01:02

120m

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

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4.6

(14)

113

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8. Osterbuchersteige – Zeppelinhütte loop from Essingen

10.8km

01:09

120m

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

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5.0

(9)

113

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9. Unterkochen Viaduct – Old Härtsfeld Railway loop from Zebert

11.5km

01:12

120m

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

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5.0

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10. Zwing loop from Neresheim

23.5km

02:33

290m

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

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The best running trails in Ostalbkreis

1. Bucher Reservoir – Bucher Stausee loop from Baiershofen

2. Bucher Reservoir – Bucher Reservoir loop from Schwabsberg

3. Bucher Reservoir – Bucher Reservoir loop from Buch

4. Honiggasse loop from Schwäbisch Gmünd

5. View of Teußenberg Farm – Zeppelinhütte loop from Essingen

6. Dauerwang Waterworks – View of Teußenberg Farm loop from Essingen

7. Osterbuchersteige – Zeppelinhütte loop from Triumphstadt

8. Osterbuchersteige – Zeppelinhütte loop from Essingen

9. Unterkochen Viaduct – Old Härtsfeld Railway loop from Zebert

10. Zwing loop from Neresheim

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