Running in Rhineland-Palatinate 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 Rhineland-Palatinate—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 10, 2025

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1. Gustavsburg Railway Bridge – Swing Bridge at Winterhafen loop from Mini-Eisenbahn, Haltepunkt

11.1km

01:09

60m

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

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4.3

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2. Customs and Inland Port Mainz – Kaiser Bridge loop from Neustadt

7.30km

00:45

20m

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

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4.3

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3. Theodor Heuss Bridge – Customs and Inland Port Mainz loop from Mainz Hauptbahnhof

12.8km

01:21

30m

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

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4. Laacher See – View of Maria Laach Abbey loop from Bell

10.1km

01:06

90m

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

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4.3

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5. Swing Bridge at Winterhafen – Winterhafen Mainz loop from Neustadt

8.44km

00:53

30m

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

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6. Lenneberg Nature Playground – Tennenbergwald Trail Map loop from Budenheim

12.9km

01:25

90m

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

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4.5

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7. Electoral Palace Koblenz – Pegelhaus Koblenz loop from Altstadt

4.37km

00:27

20m

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

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8. Winterhafen Mainz – Swing Bridge at Winterhafen loop from Mainz Römisches Theater

8.43km

00:54

30m

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

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4.7

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9. Mainz Cathedral – At the Market loop from Neustadt

4.91km

00:32

20m

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

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10. Budenheim Water Tank – Lenneberg Nature Playground loop from Budenheim

17.5km

01:55

130m

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

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The best running trails in Rhineland-Palatinate

1. Gustavsburg Railway Bridge – Swing Bridge at Winterhafen loop from Mini-Eisenbahn, Haltepunkt

2. Customs and Inland Port Mainz – Kaiser Bridge loop from Neustadt

3. Theodor Heuss Bridge – Customs and Inland Port Mainz loop from Mainz Hauptbahnhof

4. Laacher See – View of Maria Laach Abbey loop from Bell

5. Swing Bridge at Winterhafen – Winterhafen Mainz loop from Neustadt

6. Lenneberg Nature Playground – Tennenbergwald Trail Map loop from Budenheim

7. Electoral Palace Koblenz – Pegelhaus Koblenz loop from Altstadt

8. Winterhafen Mainz – Swing Bridge at Winterhafen loop from Mainz Römisches Theater

9. Mainz Cathedral – At the Market loop from Neustadt

10. Budenheim Water Tank – Lenneberg Nature Playground loop from Budenheim

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