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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

The best running trails in the Märkischer Kreis

4.5

(1880)

16,364

runners

1,337

runs

Running in the Märkischer Kreis 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 the Märkischer Kreis—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 2, 2025

4.6

(7)

240

runners

1. View of Plettenberg – Forest Trail Near Plettenberg loop from Plettenberg

23.1km

02:40

600m

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

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4.4

(29)

324

runners

2. Versetalsperre loop from Stottmert

16.6km

01:44

160m

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

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4.5

(62)

194

runners

3. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Oberhemer

10.7km

01:08

140m

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

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Moderate

4.7

(23)

135

runners

4. Cow Bridge – Ruhr River loop from Hennen

10.9km

01:08

60m

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

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4.3

(29)

132

runners

5. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Deilinghofen

9.06km

00:57

90m

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

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4.2

(54)

204

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6. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Hemer

6.85km

00:43

90m

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

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4.3

(11)

116

runners

7. Altop loop from Nußberg

8.31km

00:56

180m

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

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4.5

(23)

150

runners

8. Forsthaus Löhen beer garden – Danzturm loop from Iserlohn

16.8km

01:57

460m

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

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4.4

(15)

181

runners

9. Lister Dam – Lister Dam loop from Heiligenberg

12.8km

01:20

110m

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

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5.0

(2)

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10. Ruhr Dam Fröndenberg – Fröndenberg Silo loop from Menden (Sauerland)

22.7km

02:26

170m

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

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The best running trails in the Märkischer Kreis

1. View of Plettenberg – Forest Trail Near Plettenberg loop from Plettenberg

2. Versetalsperre loop from Stottmert

3. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Oberhemer

4. Cow Bridge – Ruhr River loop from Hennen

5. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Deilinghofen

6. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Hemer

7. Altop loop from Nußberg

8. Forsthaus Löhen beer garden – Danzturm loop from Iserlohn

9. Lister Dam – Lister Dam loop from Heiligenberg

10. Ruhr Dam Fröndenberg – Fröndenberg Silo loop from Menden (Sauerland)

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