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The best running trails in Südwestpfalz

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Running in Südwestpfalz 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 Südwestpfalz—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: November 5, 2025

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1. View of Dahn – Ungeheuerfelsen loop from Dahn

12.6km

01:34

240m

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

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2. Wegelnburg Castle – Loewenstein Castle Ruins loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

32.6km

04:21

1,200m

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

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3. Wasgaublick Viewpoint – Hotel Felsenland & FelsenCafé loop from Dahn Süd

13.4km

01:38

410m

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

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4. Hühnerstein – Soldatenkopf loop from Hauenstein

22.7km

03:03

760m

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

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5. Karl May Rock loop from Rodalben

37.1km

04:17

830m

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

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6. Büttelfelsen – Ungeheuerfelsen loop from Moosbachtal

15.2km

01:53

310m

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

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7. Running loop from Contwig

14.1km

01:29

100m

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

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8. Running loop from Dellfeld

21.4km

02:13

90m

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

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9. Paddelweiher Hut Hauenstein loop from Hauenstein

6.95km

00:44

60m

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

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10. Winterkirchel Chapel – Thick Oak (Hauenstein) loop from Erfweiler

20.8km

02:32

540m

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

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The best running trails in Südwestpfalz

1. View of Dahn – Ungeheuerfelsen loop from Dahn

2. Wegelnburg Castle – Loewenstein Castle Ruins loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

3. Wasgaublick Viewpoint – Hotel Felsenland & FelsenCafé loop from Dahn Süd

4. Hühnerstein – Soldatenkopf loop from Hauenstein

5. Karl May Rock loop from Rodalben

6. Büttelfelsen – Ungeheuerfelsen loop from Moosbachtal

7. Running loop from Contwig

8. Running loop from Dellfeld

9. Paddelweiher Hut Hauenstein loop from Hauenstein

10. Winterkirchel Chapel – Thick Oak (Hauenstein) loop from Erfweiler

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