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Gelsenkirchen

The best running trails around Gelsenkirchen

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Running around Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen—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. Rheinelbe Forest Station – 20-Meter Subsidence Marker loop from Neustadt

11.9km

01:15

50m

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

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2. Nordsternpark – Climbing Garden Nordsternpark loop from Heßler

15.8km

01:43

60m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Schloss Berge – View of Berger See loop from Butendorf

11.0km

01:08

70m

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

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4. Veltins-Arena – View of Berger See loop from Butendorf

11.4km

01:11

60m

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

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5. Herten Castle loop from Resser Mark

9.41km

00:58

40m

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

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6. Erzbahn Bridge – Grimmberg Harbor Bridge loop from Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen

31.2km

03:16

110m

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

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7. Rheinelbe Forest Station – Fitness Parkour loop from Ückendorf

14.0km

01:28

90m

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

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8. Nordstern Colliery – Nordsternpark loop from Schloß Horst

34.9km

03:40

150m

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

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9. Balcony Promenade – Ewald Colliery loop from Gelsenkirchen Zoo

26.0km

02:51

320m

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

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10. Gesundheitspark Nienhausen – Gesundheitspark Nienhausen loop from Gelsenkirchen

12.1km

01:16

40m

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

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The best running trails around Gelsenkirchen

1. Rheinelbe Forest Station – 20-Meter Subsidence Marker loop from Neustadt

2. Nordsternpark – Climbing Garden Nordsternpark loop from Heßler

3. Schloss Berge – View of Berger See loop from Butendorf

4. Veltins-Arena – View of Berger See loop from Butendorf

5. Herten Castle loop from Resser Mark

6. Erzbahn Bridge – Grimmberg Harbor Bridge loop from Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen

7. Rheinelbe Forest Station – Fitness Parkour loop from Ückendorf

8. Nordstern Colliery – Nordsternpark loop from Schloß Horst

9. Balcony Promenade – Ewald Colliery loop from Gelsenkirchen Zoo

10. Gesundheitspark Nienhausen – Gesundheitspark Nienhausen loop from Gelsenkirchen

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