Running in the Ore Mountains 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 Ore Mountains—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 9, 2025

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1. Sportpark Rabenberg – Preißhaus Pond loop from Carolathal

28.1km

03:20

740m

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

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2. Filzteich Lake – Filzteich Dam loop from Wolfgangmaßen

5.43km

00:35

30m

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

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3. Dreamlike 😍 – View of Eibenstock Dam loop from Wildenthal

29.4km

03:13

520m

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

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4. Wilisch Viewpoint – Röhrsdorf Castle loop from Mühlbach (Pirna)

32.4km

03:45

720m

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5. Waldbad – Mittelteich in the City Forest loop from Zug

16.2km

01:43

110m

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

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6. View of the valley and river – View of the Lower Basin loop from Markersbach

10.3km

01:07

170m

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

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7. View of Eibenstock Dam loop from Wildenthal

10.9km

01:12

170m

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

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8. Röhrensteg – Paradies Bridge Zwickau loop from Cainsdorf

10.7km

01:06

30m

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

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9. View of Carlsfeld Reservoir – Großer Kranichsee Dam loop from Carlsfeld

23.4km

02:31

300m

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

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10. Xzzz – View of Carlsfeld Reservoir loop from Neustadt

21.1km

02:14

250m

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

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The best running trails in the Ore Mountains

1. Sportpark Rabenberg – Preißhaus Pond loop from Carolathal

2. Filzteich Lake – Filzteich Dam loop from Wolfgangmaßen

3. Dreamlike 😍 – View of Eibenstock Dam loop from Wildenthal

4. Wilisch Viewpoint – Röhrsdorf Castle loop from Mühlbach (Pirna)

5. Waldbad – Mittelteich in the City Forest loop from Zug

6. View of the valley and river – View of the Lower Basin loop from Markersbach

7. View of Eibenstock Dam loop from Wildenthal

8. Röhrensteg – Paradies Bridge Zwickau loop from Cainsdorf

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10. Xzzz – View of Carlsfeld Reservoir loop from Neustadt

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