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Palatinate Forest

The best running trails in the Palatinate Forest

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Running in the Palatinate Forest 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 the Palatinate Forest—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 8, 2025

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1. Höningen Abbey – Eckbachsee loop from Carlsberg

18.6km

02:13

390m

380m

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

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4.8

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298

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2. Reiterwiesen Meadows – Landau Fortress Ruins loop from Landau (Pfalz) Hbf

18.7km

01:57

110m

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

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3. PWV Weilach Lodge loop from Hausen

12.3km

01:25

280m

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

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4.6

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288

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4. Ebenberg Parkrun – Südpark Landau loop from Landau (Pfalz) Süd

7.23km

00:45

20m

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

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4.5

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252

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5. Hammerwoog Reservoir loop from Vogelweh

8.84km

00:56

60m

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

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257

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6. Goethepark – Reiterwiesen Meadows loop from Landau (Pfalz) Süd

9.54km

00:59

30m

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

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5.0

(7)

234

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7. Trailhead at Palatinate – View of the Pond loop from Eselsfürth

11.5km

01:12

90m

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

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8. Reiterwiesen Meadows loop from West

6.15km

00:39

20m

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

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9. Kaiser Wilhelm Heights – Devil's Stone loop from Bad Dürkheim

11.3km

01:30

450m

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

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10. Hohenberg loop from Siebeldingen-Birkweiler

12.5km

01:34

410m

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

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The best running trails in the Palatinate Forest

1. Höningen Abbey – Eckbachsee loop from Carlsberg

2. Reiterwiesen Meadows – Landau Fortress Ruins loop from Landau (Pfalz) Hbf

3. PWV Weilach Lodge loop from Hausen

4. Ebenberg Parkrun – Südpark Landau loop from Landau (Pfalz) Süd

5. Hammerwoog Reservoir loop from Vogelweh

6. Goethepark – Reiterwiesen Meadows loop from Landau (Pfalz) Süd

7. Trailhead at Palatinate – View of the Pond loop from Eselsfürth

8. Reiterwiesen Meadows loop from West

9. Kaiser Wilhelm Heights – Devil's Stone loop from Bad Dürkheim

10. Hohenberg loop from Siebeldingen-Birkweiler

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