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Ems

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Ems

The best running trails around the Ems

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Running around the Ems 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 Ems—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 10, 2025

4.5

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1. Crest of the dike – Geeste Reservoir loop from Geeste

11.0km

01:08

30m

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

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(19)

265

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2. Outdoor Fitness Area at Emssee loop from Warendorf

10.6km

01:07

20m

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

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3. Outdoor Fitness Area at Emssee – Wasserturm Warendorf loop from Warendorf

10.3km

01:06

30m

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

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4.8

(20)

229

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4. Emshaus, Rheda – Haus Ottens, Wiedenbrück loop from Rheda-Wiedenbrück

9.37km

00:59

20m

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

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(15)

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5. Drinking Water Fountain – Saline in Landkreis Emsland loop from Bentlage

8.05km

00:50

20m

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

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6. Running loop from Österwiehe

8.14km

00:51

10m

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

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7. Bentlage Monastery – Saline in Landkreis Emsland loop from Ellinghorst

11.0km

01:09

30m

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

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8. Dock on the Dortmund-Ems Canal loop from Reuschberge

5.34km

00:33

10m

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

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9. Emshaus, Rheda – Schloss Rheda loop from Rheda-Wiedenbrück

8.22km

00:52

20m

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

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10. Drinking Water Fountain – Saline in Landkreis Emsland loop from Ellinghorst

5.21km

00:33

10m

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

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The best running trails around the Ems

1. Crest of the dike – Geeste Reservoir loop from Geeste

2. Outdoor Fitness Area at Emssee loop from Warendorf

3. Outdoor Fitness Area at Emssee – Wasserturm Warendorf loop from Warendorf

4. Emshaus, Rheda – Haus Ottens, Wiedenbrück loop from Rheda-Wiedenbrück

5. Drinking Water Fountain – Saline in Landkreis Emsland loop from Bentlage

6. Running loop from Österwiehe

7. Bentlage Monastery – Saline in Landkreis Emsland loop from Ellinghorst

8. Dock on the Dortmund-Ems Canal loop from Reuschberge

9. Emshaus, Rheda – Schloss Rheda loop from Rheda-Wiedenbrück

10. Drinking Water Fountain – Saline in Landkreis Emsland loop from Ellinghorst

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