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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Bochum

The best running trails around Bochum

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Running around Bochum 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 around Bochum—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 9, 2025

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1. Lake Kemnade – Riverside Path at Kemnade Lake loop from Gerberviertel

5.59km

00:35

20m

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

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2. Ascent – Springorum Cycle Path loop from Bochum-Ehrenfeld

10.2km

01:04

50m

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

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3. Riverside Path at Kemnade Lake – Lake Kemnade loop from Stiepel

7.04km

00:44

50m

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

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396

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4. Gysenberg Park Running Trail loop from Sodingen

9.65km

01:03

80m

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

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4.7

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420

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5. Birch Tree with Burl – Springorum Cycle Path loop from Altenbochum

15.2km

01:36

100m

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

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333

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6. Jahrhunderthalle Bochum – Erzbahnschwinge Bridge loop from Hordel

15.1km

01:35

90m

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

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4.5

(11)

313

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7. Riverside Path along the Ruhr – View of Zeche Wohlvervalt loop from Bochum-Dahlhausen

12.7km

01:19

40m

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

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8. Forest Path loop from Gerthe

8.77km

00:57

70m

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

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9. Birch Tree with Burl – Springorum Cycle Path loop from Waldring

12.0km

01:16

80m

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

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10. Jahrhunderthalle Bochum – Erzbahnschwinge Bridge loop from Bochum West

10.2km

01:04

50m

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

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The best running trails around Bochum

1. Lake Kemnade – Riverside Path at Kemnade Lake loop from Gerberviertel

2. Ascent – Springorum Cycle Path loop from Bochum-Ehrenfeld

3. Riverside Path at Kemnade Lake – Lake Kemnade loop from Stiepel

4. Gysenberg Park Running Trail loop from Sodingen

5. Birch Tree with Burl – Springorum Cycle Path loop from Altenbochum

6. Jahrhunderthalle Bochum – Erzbahnschwinge Bridge loop from Hordel

7. Riverside Path along the Ruhr – View of Zeche Wohlvervalt loop from Bochum-Dahlhausen

8. Forest Path loop from Gerthe

9. Birch Tree with Burl – Springorum Cycle Path loop from Waldring

10. Jahrhunderthalle Bochum – Erzbahnschwinge Bridge loop from Bochum West

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