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Running Trails in North Rhine-Westphalia

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Running in North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Intermediate
01:05
6.51 mi
Expert
01:35
9.44 mi
Intermediate
00:48
4.71 mi
Expert
01:48
10.8 mi
Expert
01:43
10.2 mi
Intermediate
00:56
5.66 mi
Intermediate
01:05
6.54 mi
Intermediate
00:41
4.11 mi
Intermediate
00:53
5.28 mi
Intermediate
00:54
5.41 mi
Expert
03:55
23.4 mi
Intermediate
00:42
4.18 mi
Expert
04:05
22.1 mi
Expert
02:14
13.3 mi
Intermediate
01:18
7.59 mi
Expert
03:24
16.1 mi
Intermediate
01:09
6.83 mi
Expert
01:35
9.45 mi
Expert
02:36
15.3 mi
Expert
01:41
10.1 mi

The 20 best runs in North Rhine-Westphalia

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    1
    01:05
    6.51 mi
    6.0 mph
    100 ft
    100 ft
    Intermediate

    4.6

    (176)

    3,241

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  2. 2
    01:35
    9.44 mi
    6.0 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Expert

    4.5

    (49)

    2,320

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  4. 3
    00:48
    4.71 mi
    5.9 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate

    4.9

    (37)

    2,119

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  5. 4
    01:48
    10.8 mi
    6.0 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Expert

    4.7

    (45)

    1,946

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  6. 5
    01:43
    10.2 mi
    6.0 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Expert

    4.7

    (40)

    1,607

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  7. 6
    00:56
    5.66 mi
    6.0 mph
    100 ft
    100 ft
    Intermediate

    4.9

    (79)

    1,494

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  8. 7
    01:05
    6.54 mi
    6.0 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate

    4.6

    (45)

    1,327

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  9. 8
    00:41
    4.11 mi
    6.0 mph
    50 ft
    50 ft
    Intermediate

    4.7

    (159)

    1,336

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  10. 9
    00:53
    5.28 mi
    6.0 mph
    100 ft
    100 ft
    Intermediate

    4.5

    (70)

    1,477

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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  11. 10
    00:54
    5.41 mi
    6.0 mph
    75 ft
    75 ft
    Intermediate

    4.0

    (24)

    1,261

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  12. 11
    03:55
    23.4 mi
    6.0 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    1,281

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  13. 12
    00:42
    4.18 mi
    5.9 mph
    25 ft
    25 ft
    Ferry
    Intermediate

    4.5

    (82)

    1,189

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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  14. 13
    04:05
    22.1 mi
    5.4 mph
    1,525 ft
    1,775 ft
    Expert

    10

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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  15. 14
    02:14
    13.3 mi
    6.0 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Expert

    4.9

    (33)

    1,211

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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  16. 15
    01:18
    7.59 mi
    5.9 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate

    4.7

    (70)

    1,190

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  17. 16
    03:24
    16.1 mi
    4.7 mph
    3,150 ft
    3,150 ft
    Expert

    4.7

    (27)

    736

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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  18. 17
    01:09
    6.83 mi
    6.0 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Intermediate

    4.5

    (108)

    914

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  19. 18
    01:35
    9.45 mi
    6.0 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Expert

    4.6

    (153)

    2,304

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  20. 19
    02:36
    15.3 mi
    5.9 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Expert

    4.3

    (11)

    1,160

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  21. 20
    01:41
    10.1 mi
    6.0 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (4)

    1,399

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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November 23, 2023

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