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The best running trails around the Main

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Running around the Main 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 the Main—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 20, 2025

4.6

(218)

6,781

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1. Eschenheimer Tower – Opernplatz Frankfurt loop from Westend

7.99km

00:51

40m

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

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4.4

(21)

2,085

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2. Eiserner Steg (Iron Bridge) – View of the Frankfurt Skyline loop from Niederrad

13.1km

01:21

30m

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

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4.7

(3)

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3. 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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4.7

(81)

1,772

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4. Gustavsburg Railway Bridge – Swing Bridge at Winterhafen loop from Mini-Eisenbahn, Haltepunkt

11.1km

01:09

60m

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

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4.5

(29)

988

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5. View of Marienberg Fortress – Graf-Luckner Pond loop from Altstadt

7.37km

00:46

20m

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

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4.9

(29)

856

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6. Goetheturm Observation Tower – Maunzenweiher loop from Mühlberg

15.9km

01:42

120m

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

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4.2

(25)

1,219

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7. View of Marienberg Fortress – Graf-Luckner Pond loop from Würzburg Süd

14.6km

01:31

40m

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

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3.9

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760

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8. Boat harbor on the Main loop from Altstadt

7.95km

00:49

30m

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

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723

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9. Ostparkweiher – Ostpark Lake loop from Ostbahnhof

6.71km

00:42

20m

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

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(18)

587

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10. Friedensbrücke (Peace Bridge) – Westhafen Frankfurt loop from Willy-Brandt-Platz

13.8km

01:26

40m

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

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The best running trails around the Main

1. Eschenheimer Tower – Opernplatz Frankfurt loop from Westend

2. Eiserner Steg (Iron Bridge) – View of the Frankfurt Skyline loop from Niederrad

3. Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber

4. Gustavsburg Railway Bridge – Swing Bridge at Winterhafen loop from Mini-Eisenbahn, Haltepunkt

5. View of Marienberg Fortress – Graf-Luckner Pond loop from Altstadt

6. Goetheturm Observation Tower – Maunzenweiher loop from Mühlberg

7. View of Marienberg Fortress – Graf-Luckner Pond loop from Würzburg Süd

8. Boat harbor on the Main loop from Altstadt

9. Ostparkweiher – Ostpark Lake loop from Ostbahnhof

10. Friedensbrücke (Peace Bridge) – Westhafen Frankfurt loop from Willy-Brandt-Platz

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