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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

The best running trails in the Märkischer Kreis

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15,870

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1,371

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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: October 18, 2025

4.4

(29)

324

runners

1. Versetalsperre loop from Stottmert

16.6km

01:44

160m

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

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4.5

(6)

175

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

23.1km

02:40

600m

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

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4.5

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189

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3. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Oberhemer

10.7km

01:08

140m

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

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4.7

(23)

135

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4. Cow Bridge – Ruhr River loop from Hennen

10.9km

01:08

60m

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

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4.3

(29)

129

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5. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Deilinghofen

9.06km

00:57

90m

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

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4.1

(44)

177

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6. Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Hemer

6.87km

00:44

90m

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

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4.3

(10)

124

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7. Altop loop from Nußberg

8.31km

00:56

180m

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

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4.3

(14)

134

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8. Baarbach Cycle Path – Sunset View Over the Field loop from Kalthof (Kr Iserlohn)

7.43km

00:46

60m

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

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4.5

(23)

150

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9. Forsthaus Löhen beer garden – Danzturm loop from Iserlohn

16.8km

01:57

460m

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

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10. Glörtalsperre loop from Glörfeld

5.70km

00:36

50m

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

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The best running trails in the Märkischer Kreis

1. Versetalsperre loop from Stottmert

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

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. Baarbach Cycle Path – Sunset View Over the Field loop from Kalthof (Kr Iserlohn)

9. Forsthaus Löhen beer garden – Danzturm loop from Iserlohn

10. Glörtalsperre loop from Glörfeld

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