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The best running trails in Thuringia

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Running in Thuringia 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 Thuringia—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 5, 2025

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1. Gera River Blue Arch Bridge – Park Path Along the Gera loop from Gispersleben

15.6km

01:37

50m

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

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2. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

10.1km

01:03

20m

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

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3. Running loop from Haselbach

13.8km

01:26

70m

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

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4.7

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4. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Jena West

13.1km

01:22

60m

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

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625

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5. Erlkönig Statue – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Paradies

11.1km

01:09

50m

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

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6. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Im Hahnengrund

7.81km

00:49

30m

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

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4.5

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7. Nordbad Erfurt Outdoor Pool – Park Path Along the Gera loop from Hanseviertel

7.86km

00:50

30m

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

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8. View of Kulm – Preilipper Kuppe Viewpoint loop from Rudolstadt (Thür)

21.6km

02:36

510m

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

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9. View of the Thuringian Forest – High Moor at Großer Beerberg loop from Oberhof

31.0km

03:43

610m

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

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10. Fürstenbrunnen – View of Jena from Kernberge loop from Jena West

23.8km

02:52

430m

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

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The best running trails in Thuringia

1. Gera River Blue Arch Bridge – Park Path Along the Gera loop from Gispersleben

2. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Lobeda-Altstadt

3. Running loop from Haselbach

4. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Jena West

5. Erlkönig Statue – Kunitz Covered Bridge loop from Jena Paradies

6. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Paradies Fountain loop from Im Hahnengrund

7. Nordbad Erfurt Outdoor Pool – Park Path Along the Gera loop from Hanseviertel

8. View of Kulm – Preilipper Kuppe Viewpoint loop from Rudolstadt (Thür)

9. View of the Thuringian Forest – High Moor at Großer Beerberg loop from Oberhof

10. Fürstenbrunnen – View of Jena from Kernberge loop from Jena West

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