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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Märkischer Kreis

Balve

Routes
Running Trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Märkischer Kreis

Balve

The best running trails around Balve

106runs

4.3

(63)

750 people ran here

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.

Wachtloh Cross loop from Balve
Expert

01:21

11.9km

View of Balver Forest – Ossenberg Cairn loop from Volkringhausen
Expert

05:19

46.4km

Leveringhausen–Bergheim Trail loop from Binolen
Expert

02:24

18.9km

Felsenmeer Bridge – Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Volkringhausen
Expert

05:19

46.7km

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    Wachtloh Cross loop from Balve

    01:21

    11.9km

    6:45/km

    300m

    300m

    Expert

    4.5

    (2)

    44

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    View of Balver Forest – Ossenberg Cairn loop from Volkringhausen

    05:19

    46.4km

    6:53/km

    1,060m

    1,060m

    Expert

    22

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

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    3
    3

    Leveringhausen–Bergheim Trail loop from Binolen

    02:24

    18.9km

    7:37/km

    790m

    790m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    26

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Felsenmeer Bridge – Viewpoint at Becke Quarry loop from Volkringhausen

    05:19

    46.7km

    6:50/km

    1,010m

    1,010m

    Expert

    23

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5

Neue Motte Küntrop loop from Garbeck

01:01

9.81km

6:13/km

60m

60m

Intermediate

5.0

(2)

22

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

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