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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ems

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Ems

The best running trails around the Ems

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21,676

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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: December 7, 2025

5.0

(11)

320

runners

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

11.0km

01:08

30m

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

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4.3

(13)

319

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2. Outdoor fitness area at Emssee – 1st Meridian in Emsseepark loop from Warendorf

8.22km

00:52

10m

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

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3. Outdoor fitness area at Emssee loop from Warendorf

10.6km

01:07

20m

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

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4.6

(12)

269

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

9.82km

01:01

20m

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

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5.0

(14)

261

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5. Outdoor fitness area at Emssee – Wasserturm Warendorf loop from Warendorf

10.3km

01:06

30m

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

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4.6

(15)

249

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

8.05km

00:50

20m

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

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4.9

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200

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7. Running loop from Österwiehe

8.14km

00:51

10m

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

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4.0

(4)

184

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

5.34km

00:33

10m

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

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4.8

(25)

229

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9. Emshaus, Rheda – Schloss Rheda loop from Rheda

8.66km

00:55

20m

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

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4.4

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167

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

5.21km

00:33

10m

Moderate 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 – 1st Meridian in Emsseepark loop from Warendorf

3. Outdoor fitness area at Emssee loop from Warendorf

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

5. Outdoor fitness area at Emssee – Wasserturm Warendorf loop from Warendorf

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

7. Running loop from Österwiehe

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

9. Emshaus, Rheda – Schloss Rheda loop from Rheda

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

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