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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: December 11, 2025

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4,609

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1. Cologne Cathedral – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

19.7km

02:04

60m

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

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4.5

(71)

1,880

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2. Severins Bridge – Hohenzollern Bridge loop from Köln Messe/Deutz (tief)

8.01km

00:51

40m

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

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4.7

(59)

1,335

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3. View of the Aachener Weiher – Beautiful lake view loop from Köln Süd

6.32km

00:39

30m

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

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4.6

(55)

1,284

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

8.06km

00:51

40m

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

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4.6

(40)

1,258

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5. Parkrun at Aachener Weiher – Aachener Pond loop from Köln West

9.69km

01:01

30m

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

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4.6

(28)

761

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6. Lake View in Köln loop from Zollstock

8.34km

00:53

20m

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

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4.6

(28)

723

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

9.37km

00:59

30m

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

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8. Decksteiner Pond – Decksteiner Pond loop from Deckstein

6.04km

00:37

20m

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

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4.7

(35)

1,258

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9. Rhine Promenade Cologne – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Riehl

12.5km

01:20

50m

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

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655

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10. Blücherpark Pond – Fountain in the park Cologne loop from Neuehrenfeld

7.31km

00:45

20m

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

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The best running trails in Cologne

1. Cologne Cathedral – Cologne Cathedral loop from Köln Hauptbahnhof

2. Severins Bridge – Hohenzollern Bridge loop from Köln Messe/Deutz (tief)

3. View of the Aachener Weiher – Beautiful lake view loop from Köln Süd

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

5. Parkrun at Aachener Weiher – Aachener Pond loop from Köln West

6. Lake View in Köln loop from Zollstock

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

8. Decksteiner Pond – Decksteiner Pond loop from Deckstein

9. Rhine Promenade Cologne – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Riehl

10. Blücherpark Pond – Fountain in the park Cologne loop from Neuehrenfeld

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