Running in Bergisches Land 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 Bergisches Land—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 5, 2025

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1. Water trail in Hückeswagen (ramble #2) - Naturpark Bergisches Land

4.44km

00:28

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Schöller along the Düssel through Osterholz

10.9km

01:19

200m

190m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Via meadow and forest paths up to the Toelle Tower

11.5km

01:23

210m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Up and down through the Burgholz

11.7km

01:25

290m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Local history trail in Wipperfürth (Streifzug #3) - Naturpark Bergisches Land

11.4km

01:15

150m

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

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6. Lothar Thieves Memorial Grave loop from Kuhle

11.9km

01:20

230m

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

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7. View of the North Shore – Unterbacher See loop from Unterbach

10.2km

01:03

30m

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

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8. Brucher Reservoir – Shore of the Brucher Reservoir loop from Rodt

5.26km

00:34

50m

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

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9. Picnic Area With Lake View – Genkeltalsperre Parking Area loop from Bredenbruch

10.8km

01:10

150m

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

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10. Pina Bausch Mural, Wuppertal – Fatloh Tunnel loop from Ohligsmühle

12.5km

01:20

180m

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

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The best running trails in Bergisches Land

1. Water trail in Hückeswagen (ramble #2) - Naturpark Bergisches Land

2. Schöller along the Düssel through Osterholz

3. Via meadow and forest paths up to the Toelle Tower

4. Up and down through the Burgholz

5. Local history trail in Wipperfürth (Streifzug #3) - Naturpark Bergisches Land

6. Lothar Thieves Memorial Grave loop from Kuhle

7. View of the North Shore – Unterbacher See loop from Unterbach

8. Brucher Reservoir – Shore of the Brucher Reservoir loop from Rodt

9. Picnic Area With Lake View – Genkeltalsperre Parking Area loop from Bredenbruch

10. Pina Bausch Mural, Wuppertal – Fatloh Tunnel loop from Ohligsmühle

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