Running in Schleswig-Holstein 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 Schleswig-Holstein—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. King of the Binnensee Statue – View of Binnensee loop from Heiligenhafen

7.26km

00:45

10m

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

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2. Seebrücke Scharbeutz – Horizont Sculpture loop from Niendorf/Ostsee

9.33km

00:58

20m

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

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3. Lakeside Forest Trail – View of Küchensee loop from Farchau

9.29km

01:02

80m

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

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4. Flensburg Fjord Pier – Flensburg Waterfront Promenade loop from Blasberg

9.26km

00:58

30m

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

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5. Ferries on the Trave River – View of Pötenitzer Wiek loop from Priwall

9.38km

00:59

20m

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

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6. Königsdamm – Ratzeburger See loop from Utecht

27.0km

02:53

190m

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

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7. View from Moltkebrücke – Lakeside View loop from Lübeck

14.5km

01:34

50m

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

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8. Wading pool at Segeberger See – Stipsdorf Boat Docks loop from Klein Rönnau

10.4km

01:13

60m

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

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9. View of the Wakenitz – Lakeside View loop from Strecknitz

14.4km

01:33

40m

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

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10. Brodtener Cliffs – Travemünde Lighthouse loop from Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen

17.4km

01:54

80m

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

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The best running trails in Schleswig-Holstein

1. King of the Binnensee Statue – View of Binnensee loop from Heiligenhafen

2. Seebrücke Scharbeutz – Horizont Sculpture loop from Niendorf/Ostsee

3. Lakeside Forest Trail – View of Küchensee loop from Farchau

4. Flensburg Fjord Pier – Flensburg Waterfront Promenade loop from Blasberg

5. Ferries on the Trave River – View of Pötenitzer Wiek loop from Priwall

6. Königsdamm – Ratzeburger See loop from Utecht

7. View from Moltkebrücke – Lakeside View loop from Lübeck

8. Wading pool at Segeberger See – Stipsdorf Boat Docks loop from Klein Rönnau

9. View of the Wakenitz – Lakeside View loop from Strecknitz

10. Brodtener Cliffs – Travemünde Lighthouse loop from Lübeck-Travemünde Hafen

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