Running in the Spessart 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 the Spessart—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. Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber

10.2km

01:09

170m

180m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Lake in the Fasanerie – Fasanerie Park loop from Österreicher Kolonie

8.63km

00:56

80m

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

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3. View of Badesee Niedernberg loop from Sulzbach am Main

3.99km

00:25

10m

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

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4. Johannisburg Palace Garden – Riverside Path Along the Main loop from Aschaffenburg Hbf

10.3km

01:05

50m

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

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5. Kleine Schönbuschallee – Schönbusch Palace loop from Nilkheim

12.0km

01:16

20m

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

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6. Running loop from Trennfurt

5.81km

00:37

70m

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

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7. Schönbusch Palace – Kleine Schönbuschallee loop from Aschaffenburg Hbf

9.83km

01:05

40m

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

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8. Menze-Mühl Legend Trail – Menze-Mühl Bridges Trail loop from Mainaschaff

10.9km

01:15

230m

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

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9. View of Schloss Johannisburg – View of the Castle loop from Aschaffenburg-Obernau

17.3km

01:48

40m

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

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10. Schönbusch Park Tree Stump loop from Nilkheim

5.82km

00:36

10m

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

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The best running trails in the Spessart

1. Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber

2. Lake in the Fasanerie – Fasanerie Park loop from Österreicher Kolonie

3. View of Badesee Niedernberg loop from Sulzbach am Main

4. Johannisburg Palace Garden – Riverside Path Along the Main loop from Aschaffenburg Hbf

5. Kleine Schönbuschallee – Schönbusch Palace loop from Nilkheim

6. Running loop from Trennfurt

7. Schönbusch Palace – Kleine Schönbuschallee loop from Aschaffenburg Hbf

8. Menze-Mühl Legend Trail – Menze-Mühl Bridges Trail loop from Mainaschaff

9. View of Schloss Johannisburg – View of the Castle loop from Aschaffenburg-Obernau

10. Schönbusch Park Tree Stump loop from Nilkheim

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