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The best running trails around Essen

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37,851

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844

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Running around Essen 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 Essen—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 19, 2025

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1. Baldeneysee Loop – Kupferdreh Railway Bridge loop from Essen-Kupferdreh

18.3km

01:55

110m

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

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4.8

(10)

581

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2. Carl Funke Mining Tower loop from Bredeney

7.02km

00:43

20m

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

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4.7

(12)

510

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3. Kesselbach Confluence loop from Rüttenscheider Stern

5.95km

00:37

50m

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

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4.3

(12)

836

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4. Coking Plant Zollverein – Coke Oven at Zollverein loop from Stoppenberg

9.82km

01:02

40m

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

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4.8

(45)

1,055

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5. Javelin Thrower Statues – Pond in Grugapark loop from Messe Ost/Gruga

7.55km

00:48

90m

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

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4.1

(10)

400

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6. Mülheim Weir – View of Ruhrtalbrücke loop from Kettwig Stausee

18.9km

01:59

90m

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

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4.4

(30)

363

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7. View of the Ruhr River – Riverside Path Along the Ruhr loop from Überruhr-Holthausen

7.54km

00:47

60m

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

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4.9

(10)

329

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8. Terrace Cemetery loop from Essen West

20.7km

02:10

120m

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

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4.7

(16)

1,134

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9. Kruppwald – Baldeneysee Loop loop from Essen-Kupferdreh

42.2km

04:42

600m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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(26)

540

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10. Hardenberg shore at Lake Baldeney – Hiking Trails by Lake Baldeney loop from Essen-Kupferdreh

6.83km

00:44

60m

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

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The best running trails around Essen

1. Baldeneysee Loop – Kupferdreh Railway Bridge loop from Essen-Kupferdreh

2. Carl Funke Mining Tower loop from Bredeney

3. Kesselbach Confluence loop from Rüttenscheider Stern

4. Coking Plant Zollverein – Coke Oven at Zollverein loop from Stoppenberg

5. Javelin Thrower Statues – Pond in Grugapark loop from Messe Ost/Gruga

6. Mülheim Weir – View of Ruhrtalbrücke loop from Kettwig Stausee

7. View of the Ruhr River – Riverside Path Along the Ruhr loop from Überruhr-Holthausen

8. Terrace Cemetery loop from Essen West

9. Kruppwald – Baldeneysee Loop loop from Essen-Kupferdreh

10. Hardenberg shore at Lake Baldeney – Hiking Trails by Lake Baldeney loop from Essen-Kupferdreh

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