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North Rhine-Westphalia

Köln

The best running trails in Cologne

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Running in Cologne 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 Cologne—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 27, 2025

4.5

(41)

1,574

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1. Südbrücke Cologne – Severins Bridge loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

8.66km

00:54

40m

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

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4.6

(54)

1,230

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2. Cologne Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln Hansaring

8.06km

00:51

40m

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

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4.5

(31)

973

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3. Stadtwaldweiher – Parkrun Aachener Weiher loop from Müngersdorf

9.95km

01:03

30m

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

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4.7

(23)

957

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4. Adenauer Weiher – Stadtwaldweiher loop from Köln West

12.1km

01:16

40m

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

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4.8

(21)

952

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5. Colonius Tower – Herkulesberg (72 m) loop from Köln Süd

9.56km

01:00

40m

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

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4.6

(42)

1,374

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6. Katzenbrücke Mülheim – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Riehl

12.8km

01:22

50m

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

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4.8

(18)

787

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7. Kalscheurer Weiher – Lake View in Köln loop from Raderberg

11.3km

01:13

30m

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

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8. Parkrun Aachener Weiher – Aachener Weiher loop from Gereonsviertel

5.84km

00:36

20m

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

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4.2

(25)

689

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9. Volksgarten Cologne – Kalscheurer Weiher loop from Köln Süd

13.1km

01:23

50m

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

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723

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10. Bastei at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Sechzigviertel

9.39km

00:59

30m

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

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The best running trails in Cologne

1. Südbrücke Cologne – Severins Bridge loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

2. Cologne Cathedral – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln Hansaring

3. Stadtwaldweiher – Parkrun Aachener Weiher loop from Müngersdorf

4. Adenauer Weiher – Stadtwaldweiher loop from Köln West

5. Colonius Tower – Herkulesberg (72 m) loop from Köln Süd

6. Katzenbrücke Mülheim – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Riehl

7. Kalscheurer Weiher – Lake View in Köln loop from Raderberg

8. Parkrun Aachener Weiher – Aachener Weiher loop from Gereonsviertel

9. Volksgarten Cologne – Kalscheurer Weiher loop from Köln Süd

10. Bastei at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Sechzigviertel

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