Best trail running trails in Mainz
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Mainz with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (77)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrHiking tour close to nature in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. There is a car park in Kapellenstraße at the start of the tour. There is also a bus stop nearby. Then it's off to Mainz's favourite forest. The approximately 700-hectare forest area is one of the most popular local recreation areas, and not just for the locals. The Lennebergwald differs from other forests as it is located on a dune area. Highlights of the tour: - Lenneberg Forest - Forest cemetery - St Wendelinus Chapel - Rare...
- 4.1 (37)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrWonderful city walk along the banks of the Rhine in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate This route starts at the car park at the western end of the Theodor Heuss Bridge. It is a flat, tarmac walk along the Rhine that offers visitors a great view of the city. It is barrier-free. There are also nice places to stop for refreshments. Highlights: - Fort Weisenau - Malakoff Terrace - Beautiful park on the banks of the Rhine
- 4.3 (26)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrShort walk along the banks of the Rhine near Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate The walking route runs along the beautiful River Mainz, the southern part of which offers the opportunity to visit Mainz city centre. Highlights: - Beautiful view of the Rhine - Electoral Palace in Mainz - Detour to the old town centre of Mainz
- 3.8 (30)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular circular hiking trail in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. This is a shortened version of the popular Mainz Three Bridges Trail. Starting from the "Mainz Römisches Theater" railway station, you walk or jog along the Rhine. History buffs can stop by the Gustavsburg Castle Park, where there are some remains of the Swedish fortress built in the 17th century. Highlights of the hike: - Rhine - Mainz Roman Theatre (optional) - Relics of the Swedish fortress Gustavsburg
- 3.7 (10)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrRelaxed walk along the Rhine, Rhineland-Palatinate. This loop trail always follows the Rhine, starting in Mainz-Neustadt. The Rhine is crossed at the Kaiser Bridge and you walk past the Rhine meadows to the Theodor-Heuss Bridge. Here it is worth making a short detour to the Castellum Museum, a small local history museum in a historic fortress, before walking back to the car park at Goetheplatz. Highlights of the walk: - Rhine - Petersaue - Detour to the old town of Mainz - Castellum...
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrThis varied route leads through one of the most important forest areas near Mainz and Ingelheim. The trail starts at the historic Windeck Castle in Heidesheim and opens up the Lennebergwald nature reserve, following a mixture of sandy forest paths, paved forest tracks and gentle hillside paths. A key highlight is the contrast between the medieval castle ruins and the unique flora of the Lennebergwald forest, which is known for its pine steppe forests on drifting sandy soils. The route is...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Mainz?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Mainz is Upper bridge tour. This trail is estimated to be 11.3 km long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Mainz?
Mainz: With an ascent of 221 m, From Windeck Castle through the Lenneberg Forest Nature Reserve has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Upper bridge tour with 179 m of elevation gain.
Top parks around Mainz
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Points of interest
- Malakoff Caponier
- Kurfürstliches Schloss
- Holzturm
- Zitadelle
- Erthaler Hof
- Roman Theatre
- Roman Theatre Archaeological Site
- Dreigemarkborn
- Laubenheimer Polderblick
- Bernhardsborn
- Dagoberttor
- Templar Gate
- Weintor
- Fischtor
- Holztor
- Fort Weisenau
- Einlassbauwerk Polder Bodenheim/Laubenheim
- Wiegehäuschen
- Am Steinbruch
- Am Steinbruch