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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

The best running trails in Rhein-Erft-Kreis

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Running in Rhein-Erft-Kreis 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 Rhein-Erft-Kreis—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 18, 2025

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1. Lakeside Path at Waldsee – Otto Maigler Lake loop from Alt-Hürth

10.1km

01:10

50m

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

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2. Otto-Maigler-See loop from Gleuel

12.7km

01:25

70m

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

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3. Running loop from Esch/Auweiler

4.36km

00:27

10m

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

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139

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4. View of Heider Bergsee – Heider Berg Lake loop from Brühl-West

11.5km

01:12

60m

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

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5. Karauschenweiher – Liblarer See loop from Liblar

4.66km

00:32

30m

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

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6. View of Heider Bergsee – Heider Berg Lake loop from Brühl

18.2km

01:54

120m

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

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7. Villenhofer Maar – Franziskussee loop from Liblar

15.6km

01:38

120m

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

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8. Adenauer Pond – Decksteiner Pond loop from Efferen

11.3km

01:11

40m

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

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9. Stöckheimer Lake – Pescher See Lakes loop from Pulheim

11.0km

01:08

30m

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

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10. Glessener Hut – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Neubuschbell

7.72km

00:48

50m

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

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The best running trails in Rhein-Erft-Kreis

1. Lakeside Path at Waldsee – Otto Maigler Lake loop from Alt-Hürth

2. Otto-Maigler-See loop from Gleuel

3. Running loop from Esch/Auweiler

4. View of Heider Bergsee – Heider Berg Lake loop from Brühl-West

5. Karauschenweiher – Liblarer See loop from Liblar

6. View of Heider Bergsee – Heider Berg Lake loop from Brühl

7. Villenhofer Maar – Franziskussee loop from Liblar

8. Adenauer Pond – Decksteiner Pond loop from Efferen

9. Stöckheimer Lake – Pescher See Lakes loop from Pulheim

10. Glessener Hut – View of Cologne Cathedral loop from Neubuschbell

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