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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: December 1, 2025

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

10.1km

01:03

20m

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

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

13.1km

01:22

60m

Moderate 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

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

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

11.1km

01:09

50m

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

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5. Nordbad Erfurt Outdoor Pool – Park path along the Gera River loop from Hanseviertel

7.86km

00:50

30m

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

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4.4

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

7.75km

00:48

20m

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

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7. Gera River Blue Arch Bridge – Park path along the Gera River loop from Gispersleben

15.6km

01:37

50m

Hard run. Very 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)

21.3km

02:36

520m

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

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9. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Princes' Spring loop from Jena West

24.1km

02:55

450m

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

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10. Espach Café – Luisenpark, Erfurt loop from Erfurt-Bischleben

14.7km

01:33

70m

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

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The best running trails in Thuringia

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

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

3. Running loop from Haselbach

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

5. Nordbad Erfurt Outdoor Pool – Park path along the Gera River loop from Hanseviertel

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

7. Gera River Blue Arch Bridge – Park path along the Gera River loop from Gispersleben

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

9. Volkspark Oberaue Jena – Princes' Spring loop from Jena West

10. Espach Café – Luisenpark, Erfurt loop from Erfurt-Bischleben

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