Best trail running trails in Osnabrück
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Explore the most popular trail running trails near Osnabrück 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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- 4.3 (22)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular loop near Osnabrück, Lower Saxony. This route leads around the Rubbenbuchsee. This is a nature reserve and man-made lake west of Osnabrück, which is part of a nature recreation area. This round is perfect for a walk with the family or after work and is also easy to reach. Highlights of the hike: - NSG Rubbenbruchsee - Sculpture landscape - playground
- 4.4 (20)·Hard·29.5 mi·Est. 13.5–15 hrPopular loop trail in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony. The Georgsmarienhütter Null, also known as GM-Hütter Null for short, is a wonderful loop between the foothills of the north German lowlands and the Teutoburg Forest. The loop around the town of Georgsmarienhütte can be completed by bike or on foot. Most hikers divide the route into four daily stages: Stage 1 from Herrenrest to Kloster Oesede, Stage 2 from Oesede to Harderberg, Stage 3 from Harderberg to Sutthauser Bahnhof and Stage 4...
- 3.9 (8)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis varied route combines the historic center of Osnabrück with the natural tranquility on the western outskirts of the city. The route leads from the baroque Osnabrück Palace (now home to the university) through the palace gardens and along the banks of the River Hase to the idyllic Pappelsee lake in the Atter district. The route runs along a combination of paved park paths, asphalt cycle paths and shady forest trails. A key highlight is the contrast between the stately castle architecture...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail near Osnabrueck, Lower Saxony. The Rubbenbruchsee is part of a popular local recreation area just a few kilometers west of downtown Osnabrueck. The route suggested here is suitable for walking, jogging and cycling. In summer you can rent pedal boats on the lake, and you can fish on the western shore of the Rubbenbruchsee. Highlights of the hike: - Rubbenbruchsee - Heger Holz - idyllic forest trails - Wet meadow at Rubbenbruchsee
- 3.4 (4)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPopular running event in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. This is the 10 km distance (long distance) of the Haster Volkslauf. Other distances of the annual running event are the 5.6 km distance, in which walkers can also take part, the 2.5 km long everyone's run and the children's route around the stadium. Current information about the Haster Volkslauf can be found under "Tips". Highlights of the route: - Haster Berg - Nette valley
- 4.5 (9)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrHistoric hike in the Teutoburg Forest, Lower Saxony / North Rhine-Westphalia. The Eselspatt connects the cities of Osnabrueck and Tecklenburg and leads on a beautiful route through the Teutoburg Forest. As early as the Middle Ages, donkeys packed with merchandise are said to have been driven towards the Osnabrueck market. Exactly there, at the historic town hall of the Hasestadt, the Eselspatt can be started. If you don't feel like walking in the city for about four km, you should get on at...
- 4.1 (5)·Easy·3.4 miPopular running event near Osnabrueck, Lower Saxony. This is the 5.5 km long route of the annual Haster fun run. In addition to running, this is also about a good cause: the "Every Grandma Counts" campaign is supported. Since 2017, the Haster fun run has been part of the popular "Dreierpack" series. More information is available from the organizer (see "Tips"). Highlights of the route: - Fun run ("Volkslauf") - idyllic Nettetal - Haster Berg
- 3.8 (3)·Moderate·14.2 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular hike in Osnabrueck, Lower Saxony. This route leads to two of Osnabrueck's most popular natural attractions; From the Dominican monastery on the edge of the historic old town, it goes over the Westerberg to the protected Rubbenbruchsee and Attersee. The route can be reached by bus and train and there are refreshment stops. Higlights of the hike: - Osnabrueck old town - Osnabrueck Botanical Garden - Westerberg - NSG Rubbenbruchsee - Attersee
- 2.0 (4)·Moderate·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPopular running event in Osnabrueck, Lower Saxony. This is the route of the annual craftsmen's run through the old town of Osnabrueck (10 km). More details about the event can be found directly at the organizer`s website (see "Tips"). Highlights of the route: - Osnabrueck old town - Marienkirche - St. Peter's Cathedral - Osnabrueck Art Gallery - Historic City Hall Osnabrueck (City Hall of the Peace of Westphalia) - Hase
- 1.7 (2)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrPopular hike in the nature and geopark TERRA.vita, Lower Saxony. The starting point of this VWO hike is the train station in Sutthausen. You can return by bus from Leeden, for example from the "Leeden, Schwermann" stop (accessible by bus and train). There are places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: - varied forest and field paths - beautiful views of the Teutoburg Forest
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Osnabrück?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Osnabrück is Georgsmarienhütter Null. This trail is estimated to be 29.5 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Osnabrück?
Osnabrück: With an ascent of 4,550 ft, Georgsmarienhütter Null has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is VWO-Wanderweg: Eselspatt with 1,571 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult running trail in Osnabrück?
The most popular and difficult running trail in Osnabrück is Georgsmarienhütter Null with a 4.4-star rating from 20 reviews.
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- Aussichtspunkt Piesberg
- Aussichtsturm Felsrippe (Piesberg)
- Feldbahn-Gleisrest im Fels
- Aussichtspunkt Nordblick
- Attersee
- Nette
- Piesberg
- Klusbach
- Östringer Steine 3
- Herrenhaus Gut Honeburg
- Schlossinnenhof
- Schloss Osnabrück
- Ledenhof
- Eiskeller
- Kleine Kirche
- Pfarrgarten
- Bischöfliche Kanzlei
- Haarmannsbrunnen
- Ratsschatzkammer
- Lechtenbrink