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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: December 10, 2025

4.6

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6,781

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1. Eschenheimer Tower – Opernplatz Frankfurt loop from Westend

7.99km

00:51

40m

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

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4.5

(15)

1,666

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

11.2km

01:10

30m

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

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4.7

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3. Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber

10.2km

01:09

170m

180m

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

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4.2

(20)

1,224

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4. Eiserner Steg (Iron Bridge) – View of the Frankfurt Skyline loop from Bahnhofsviertel

5.13km

00:32

30m

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

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4.6

(34)

1,140

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5. View of Marienberg Fortress – Old Main Bridge, Würzburg loop from Dürrbachau

10.8km

01:08

70m

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

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4.7

(73)

1,792

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

11.1km

01:10

60m

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

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4.2

(52)

1,035

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7. Winter Harbor, Mainz – Swing Bridge at Winterhafen loop from Mainz Römisches Theater

8.43km

00:54

30m

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

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4.2

(25)

1,219

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

14.6km

01:31

40m

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

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912

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9. Boat harbor on the Main loop from Altstadt

8.40km

00:52

40m

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

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4.9

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10. Goetheturm Observation Tower – Maunzenweiher loop from Mühlberg

15.9km

01:42

120m

Hard run. Very 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. View of the Frankfurt Skyline – Eiserner Steg (Iron Footbridge) loop from Niederrad

3. Churfranken Trailrun Hill Climber

4. Eiserner Steg (Iron Bridge) – View of the Frankfurt Skyline loop from Bahnhofsviertel

5. View of Marienberg Fortress – Old Main Bridge, Würzburg loop from Dürrbachau

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

7. Winter Harbor, Mainz – Swing Bridge at Winterhafen loop from Mainz Römisches Theater

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

9. Boat harbor on the Main loop from Altstadt

10. Goetheturm Observation Tower – Maunzenweiher loop from Mühlberg

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