The best running trails in Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Very narrow! Watch out for oncoming traffic

Train station

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As early as around the year 600, a small Christian wooden church stood here amidst a burial ground. A series of further church buildings were to follow. When St. Clemens was first mentioned in writing as a parish church in 1296, the small church had developed into a basilica-style building constructed in the Romanesque style. The church tower still exists from this church, which is integrated into the present-day church complex as the southwest tower; the people of Mayen affectionately call this tower "Eulenturm" (Owl Tower) to this day. The urban development of Mayen into a city also brought a series of profound changes for St. Clemens. In 1326, shortly after the completion of the city wall, monastery buildings with a cloister were erected west of the church for the Augustinian Canons' Convent from Lonnig. The master of this dynamic development was Archbishop Balduin (1307-1354). Even during his reign, the construction of a completely new church began at St. Clemens. Over a long construction period, which was repeatedly interrupted, a highly modern building for its time was created by around 1430. At that time, it was the first fully developed Gothic hall church on the Middle Rhine. Source: https://www.blick-aktuell.de/Mayen/Die-Clemenskirche-82334.html

As early as around the year 600, a small Christian wooden church stood here in the middle of a graveyard. A series of further church buildings were to follow. When St. Clemens was first mentioned in writing as a parish church in 1296, the small church had become a basilica-style building erected in the Romanesque style. The church tower still exists from this church, which is integrated into the present-day church complex as the southwest tower; the people of Mayen affectionately call this tower "Eulenturm" (Owl Tower) to this day. The urban development of Mayen also brought about a series of profound changes for St. Clemens. In 1326, shortly after the completion of the city wall, monastery buildings with a cloister were erected west of the church for the Augustinian Canons' Collegiate Church from Lonnig. The master of this dynamic development was Archbishop Balduin (1307-1354). Even during his reign, the construction of a completely new church began at St. Clemens. In a long construction period, which was repeatedly interrupted, a highly modern building for its time emerged by around 1430. It was then the first, fully developed, Gothic hall church on the Middle Rhine. Source: https://www.blick-aktuell.de/Mayen/Die-Clemenskirche-82334.html

The northern gate of the city fortifications, which still exists today, is the gatehouse located on the Nette river, built between 1299 and 1354. It secured the crossing of the Nette and primarily served as the city entrance from the direction of Koblenz, which is why it also bears the name "Koblenzer Tor" (Koblenz Gate). Since there are no signs of a slot in the wall for a portcullis, it is assumed that a drawbridge to the bridge pier on the Nette was used to secure the gate. Due to the flood in 1598, the gatehouse collapsed along with the outer gate. However, the chiseled number 1599 testifies that the gatehouse was rebuilt just one year later. From the beginning of the 19th century until 1855, the gatehouse was used as a prison. The city coat of arms, added in 1911, is still visible today. Source: Jonas Breithaupt, University of Koblenz-Landau, 2015

Beautiful view of the Nette

Unfortunately, it's not lit for running in the dark, but it's a good trail with great views. However, there are few opportunities to reach the road leading up until beyond Urbar.