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The best running trails in Hesse

4.5

(11307)

133,319

runners

27,454

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Running in Hesse 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 Hesse—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 16, 2025

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(21)

2,085

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1. 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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4.9

(27)

872

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2. Maunzenweiher – Maunzenweiher loop from Neu-Isenburg

15.5km

01:38

70m

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

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4.9

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3. Unterschweinstiege – Niederrad Waterworks loop from Frankfurt am Main Stadion

9.80km

01:01

30m

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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4. 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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4.5

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678

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5. Water playground An der Tränke – Aueweiher loop from Fulda

7.74km

00:48

40m

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

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4.8

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697

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6. Aartalsee Dam – Bridge at Aartalsee loop from Mudersbach

7.50km

00:46

20m

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

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4.6

(27)

723

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7. 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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4.6

(18)

587

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8. 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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9. Osthafen Bridge – View of the Frankfurt Skyline loop from Frankfurt (Main) Galluswarte

20.3km

02:07

50m

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

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603

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10. Neuer Rebstockpark – Rebstockpark Pond loop from Frankfurt (Main) Galluswarte

8.22km

00:51

10m

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

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The best running trails in Hesse

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

2. Maunzenweiher – Maunzenweiher loop from Neu-Isenburg

3. Unterschweinstiege – Niederrad Waterworks loop from Frankfurt am Main Stadion

4. Goetheturm Observation Tower – Maunzenweiher loop from Mühlberg

5. Water playground An der Tränke – Aueweiher loop from Fulda

6. Aartalsee Dam – Bridge at Aartalsee loop from Mudersbach

7. Ostparkweiher – Ostpark Lake loop from Ostbahnhof

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

9. Osthafen Bridge – View of the Frankfurt Skyline loop from Frankfurt (Main) Galluswarte

10. Neuer Rebstockpark – Rebstockpark Pond loop from Frankfurt (Main) Galluswarte

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