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North Rhine-Westphalia

Balve

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Balve

The best running trails around Balve

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Running around Balve 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 Balve—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

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1. Wachtloh Cross – Teufelspfad Balve loop from Balve

12.0km

01:21

300m

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

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2. Ossenberg Cairn – Knisterwald Forest School loop from Volkringhausen

46.3km

05:19

1,060m

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

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3. Leveringhausen–Bergheim Trail loop from Binolen

18.9km

02:25

790m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Felsenmeer Bridge – Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Volkringhausen

45.8km

05:14

990m

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

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5. Blaue Lagune loop from Eisborn

6.12km

00:40

130m

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

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The best running trails around Balve

1. Wachtloh Cross – Teufelspfad Balve loop from Balve

2. Ossenberg Cairn – Knisterwald Forest School loop from Volkringhausen

3. Leveringhausen–Bergheim Trail loop from Binolen

4. Felsenmeer Bridge – Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Volkringhausen

5. Blaue Lagune loop from Eisborn

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