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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Villenhofer Maar – View of Donatussee loop from Erftstadt

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Villenhofer Maar – View of Donatussee loop from Erftstadt

Moderate

4.7

(3)

50

runners

Villenhofer Maar – View of Donatussee loop from Erftstadt

01:28

14.0km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Rheinland

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.15 km

Mittelerde Forest Trail

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Beautiful running tracks in the woods. A lot going on Sundays.

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2

6.97 km

Signpost at Schnaake Jagdweg

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On the Way of St. James and the Roman Canal Trail

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10.4 km

View of Villenhofer Maar with Water Lilies, Geese, and Fish

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Whether you're running, walking or hiking, the Villenhofer Maar is worth taking a short break. A quick detour to the jetty, through the sea of water lilies, where geese swim, …

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4

10.5 km

Villenhofer Maar

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The Villenhofer Maar is a wonderful enchanted lake, created from a residual hole from lignite mining.

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5

12.3 km

View of Donatussee

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At this point you have a good view of Lake Donatus directly along the way.

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14.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

387 m

342 m

258 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

1.58 km

646 m

578 m

499 m

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Friday 26 June

35°C

22°C

23 %

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