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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bergisches Land

Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

The best running trails in Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

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(2055)

25,262

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1,453

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Running in Rheinisch-Bergischer 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 Rheinisch-Bergischer 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: November 21, 2025

4.4

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1. Lothar Thieves Memorial Grave loop from Kuhle

11.9km

01:20

230m

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

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4.6

(57)

366

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2. Eschbach Stream – Dam of the Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Bergisch Born

7.50km

00:49

120m

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

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320

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3. Gazebo on Steinbruchsweg – Twelve Apostles Beech loop from Brück

14.6km

01:32

70m

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

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4.6

(22)

266

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4. Viewpoint Rüdenstein – Wupper Bridge at Wupperhof loop from Landwehr

14.7km

01:40

230m

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

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4.6

(32)

228

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5. Naturfreundehaus Hardt – View of Bensberg Palace loop from Moitzfeld

9.80km

01:06

160m

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

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4.6

(19)

1,324

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6. Twelve Apostles Beech – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Bensberg

32.2km

03:28

190m

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

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4.8

(19)

185

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7. Mouth of the Große Dhünn – View of Dhünntalsperre loop from Weiden

15.4km

01:38

210m

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

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4.6

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180

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8. Path Along the Weltersbach – Wide Trails in Weltersbachtal loop from Metzholz

8.13km

00:52

80m

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

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176

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9. Hüpp-Anlage Park Pathways – Bistro Kat loop from Schwanen

20.4km

02:08

160m

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

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4.5

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170

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10. Running loop from Refrath

5.72km

00:38

10m

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

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The best running trails in Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis

1. Lothar Thieves Memorial Grave loop from Kuhle

2. Eschbach Stream – Dam of the Große Dhünn Reservoir loop from Bergisch Born

3. Gazebo on Steinbruchsweg – Twelve Apostles Beech loop from Brück

4. Viewpoint Rüdenstein – Wupper Bridge at Wupperhof loop from Landwehr

5. Naturfreundehaus Hardt – View of Bensberg Palace loop from Moitzfeld

6. Twelve Apostles Beech – Königsforst Forest Trail loop from Bensberg

7. Mouth of the Große Dhünn – View of Dhünntalsperre loop from Weiden

8. Path Along the Weltersbach – Wide Trails in Weltersbachtal loop from Metzholz

9. Hüpp-Anlage Park Pathways – Bistro Kat loop from Schwanen

10. Running loop from Refrath

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