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Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in New Bremen, Ohio · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

Peaceful natural area featuring 71 acres with wildlife protection, a catch-and-release lake, and trails.

What runners say about Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Definitely a Great Park to get fresh air and also get your walk on the trails are awesome full of wildlife very clean and safe.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“It was a gorgeous day to take my dog for a quick walk on the one mile trail here”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Beautiful day to enjoy a beautiful and peaceful place.”

Free to explore. Extremely well maintained nature area. Paved walkways everywhere. A decent sized parking lot. Large sized pond in the center. An amazing birdwatching tower sets on the south east side to take in the views above the tree line.

★★★★★ — Jake , Jun 2023

Nice local place to take a walk or bike ride. Trails are flat and there is a pond. Can sometimes see ducks, geese, deer and rabbits here. Lots of ppl walk their dogs. Plenty of parking, at least every time I have been there.

★★★★★ — Ray , Feb 2018

Great place for a quick walk outside. Very well set up with the overnight shelter. Reminds me of an Adirondack shelter on the AT.

★★★★★ — Evan , Aug 2019

Was a beautiful day enjoyed a nice walk and so many different paths. Nice for biking

★★★★★ — Cary , Jun 2024

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“An amazing birdwatching tower sets on the south east side to take in the views above the tree line.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“It has walking paths where you walk on the grass but also has a walking path that is paved.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“It was a gorgeous day to take my dog for a quick walk on the one mile trail here”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Plenty of parking, at least every time I have been there.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful day to enjoy a beautiful and peaceful place.”

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Plan your run at Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitenewbremen.com
  • Phone+1 419-629-9260

Hours

Monday 8 am–8 pm
Tuesday 8 am–8 pm
Wednesday 8 am–8 pm
Thursday 8 am–8 pm
Friday 8 am–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–8 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Kuenning-Dicke Natural Area

4300 Lock 2 Rd, New Bremen, OH 45869

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.