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The best running trails in Saxony

4.4

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36,037

runners

17,360

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Running in Saxony 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 Saxony—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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(252)

3,237

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1. West Shore of Cospudener Lake – View of Cospudener See loop from Zöbigker

11.3km

01:11

30m

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

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4.7

(83)

2,431

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2. View of the Three Elbe Castles – Blaues Wunder Bridge loop from Striesen

15.9km

01:43

50m

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

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4.7

(176)

1,955

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3. Seepromenade Markkleeberg – Markkleeberg Lakeshore loop from Auenhain

10.3km

01:05

40m

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

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4.7

(361)

2,054

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4. View of Kulkwitzer Lake – Kulkwitz Lake near Göhrenz loop from Lausen

10.5km

01:06

30m

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

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4.5

(216)

2,359

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5. View of Schladitzer Lake – Biedermeier Beach loop from Hayna

8.57km

00:55

30m

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

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4.5

(202)

1,433

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6. View of Kahnsdorf – Beach path at Lake Hain loop from Kahnsdorf

15.9km

01:39

60m

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

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4.4

(153)

1,279

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7. View of Zwochau Lake – View of Werbeliner Lake loop from Zwochau

15.2km

01:43

30m

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

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4.4

(150)

1,261

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8. View of Zwochau Lake – View of Werbeliner See loop from Lemsel

14.5km

01:37

30m

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

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4.4

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970

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9. Störmthaler See Promenade – Göselcanyon Pedestrian Bridge loop from Störmthal

23.9km

02:30

130m

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

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4.5

(196)

1,404

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10. Beach path at Lake Hain – View of Kahnsdorf loop from Rötha

21.4km

02:13

100m

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

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The best running trails in Saxony

1. West Shore of Cospudener Lake – View of Cospudener See loop from Zöbigker

2. View of the Three Elbe Castles – Blaues Wunder Bridge loop from Striesen

3. Seepromenade Markkleeberg – Markkleeberg Lakeshore loop from Auenhain

4. View of Kulkwitzer Lake – Kulkwitz Lake near Göhrenz loop from Lausen

5. View of Schladitzer Lake – Biedermeier Beach loop from Hayna

6. View of Kahnsdorf – Beach path at Lake Hain loop from Kahnsdorf

7. View of Zwochau Lake – View of Werbeliner Lake loop from Zwochau

8. View of Zwochau Lake – View of Werbeliner See loop from Lemsel

9. Störmthaler See Promenade – Göselcanyon Pedestrian Bridge loop from Störmthal

10. Beach path at Lake Hain – View of Kahnsdorf loop from Rötha

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