Best trail running trails in Karlsruhe

Popular loop trail in the Black Forest, Baden-Wuerttemberg. This beautiful hike leads through the mountain ranges between Durlach, Groetzingen and Berghausen. The starting point is on the Turmberg. This can be reached with the oldest still running funicular in Germany; since 1888 the Turmbergbahn has been transporting visitors up to Durlach's local mountain. The second mountain on the route is the Hopfenberg, from whose summit region you can enjoy great views of the Upper Rhine...

The tour starts at the entrance to the Oberwald forest in the south of Karlsruhe and offers a wonderful combination of forest walk and wildlife watching. It goes through the Erlachsee nature reserve, which was created in the 1930s by gravel extraction for motorway construction and has now been renaturalised as a valuable biotope. With a little patience, grey herons and various songbirds can be observed in the dense reed beds, where they find sheltered retreats. Binoculars are particularly...

Popular running route in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. This popular running and walking route runs along the Alb river through the Günther-Klotz-Anlage. Despite its location in the centre of the city, the route is surrounded by green spaces and views over the river. The course is named after the former mayor Günther Klotz. Once a year, "Das Fest", an open-air music event with several hundred thousand visitors, also takes place here. Thanks to its central location, the site is easily...

Family-friendly circular route in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. The circular route starts at Karlsruhe Palace. After exploring the palace gardens, exhibitions and botanical garden, the route leads through the Hardtwald forest. This extends north of the garden in Karlsruhe via Eggenstein, Linkenheim and Stutensee and in a southerly direction via Ettlingen to Ötigheim. The forest area is a popular recreational destination and is enjoyed by the whole family. Highlights: - Karlsruhe Palace -...

Family-friendly circular hiking trail near Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. A scenic circular route around the Grötzinger Baggersee in the Weingartener Moor-Bruchwald Grötzingen nature reserve. Suitable for a round with the family as well as for a walk with dogs. There is a separate area for four-legged friends at the lido. Highlights of the hike: - Grötzinger quarry pond - Weingartener Moor-Bruchwald Grötzingen nature reserve - Swimming area on the south bank - Dog area

This stately and relaxed circular leads through the green heart of the "Fan City" Karlsruhe. The path explores the Baroque parklands surrounding the Karlsruhe Palace and the adjacent Hardtwald forest, following a mixture of wide, level park promenades, shaded forest avenues, and paved paths along historic vistas. A central highlight is the Karlsruhe Palace with its prominent tower, alongside the charming Fasanenschlösschen (Pheasant Small Palace), built in a Chinese-influenced style. The...

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. The Günter-Klotz-Anlage is a popular destination for anyone who doesn't want to drive out of the city to go for a walk or jog. This 5 km route runs alongside the Alb and is suitable for a leisurely walk with the whole family or a sporty run. Highlights of the route: - Alb - several ponds - playground

Popular loop trail near Karlsruhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Several loop trails explore the local recreation area "Oberwald". This route, which runs like a figure of eight, leads to two popular attractions in the Oberwald: the Erlachsee, which is a nature reserve, and the Oberwald animal park, which can be entered free of charge. Highlights of the hike: - Erlach Lake - Tierpark Oberwald