Best city walk trails in Hanover
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Explore the most popular city walk trails near Hanover 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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- 4.1 (16)·Moderate·23.3 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried cycle tour in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The cycle tour starts at Königsworther Platz, and Hanover Central Station is also very close by. It is therefore easy to get there by public transport. The beautiful tour often leads directly along watercourses such as the Leine or the Mittelland Canal. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments and sights to discover. Highlights of the tour: - Christ Church - Children's forest - River Leine - Mittelland Canal - Mecklenheide Forest
- 4.1 (12)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular circular walk in Hanover, Lower Saxony. This beautiful circular route leads from List through the Eilenriede, which with its 640 ha is one of the largest contiguous urban forests in Europe. Walking, running, cycling or strolling in nature can be enjoyed here on many beautiful paths and past small clearings in the heart of Lower Saxony's state capital. The route can be reached by bus and train and there are several places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 4.1 (10)·Moderate·13.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular walk near Hanover, Lower Saxony. This route, which starts near the Herrenhausen Gardens, offers a good balance of city walk and excursion into the countryside. Following the Leine Canal towards Letter, it heads out of the city and then back to the car park via Ahlem and Limmer. Highlights of the walk: - Ahlemer Holz nature reserve - Leine connecting canal - Detour to the Herrenhausen Gardens (optional)
- 4.6 (9)·Easy·5.6 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular city walk in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The walk (or running route) starts in the city centre near Hanover's main railway station. Via Königsworther Platz and Herrenhäuser Allee, the route leads to the Herrenhausen Gardens. Herrenhausen Palace, which was built in 1640 and rebuilt between 2009 and 2013 as part of extensive renovation work, awaits you in the Great Garden. Admission to the Great Garden, one of the most important baroque gardens in Europe, is subject to a charge. Highlights...
- 4.2 (3)·Easy·10.3 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular hiking and cycling tour near Hanover, Lower Saxony. The Green Ring is one of the most popular circular walks and cycle paths in Hanover. On the route suggested here, you have access to the Green Ring from both the start and finish points. Highlights of the route: - Mittelland Canal - Vahrenheide - Silver Lake - Langenhagen City Park
- 3.4 (2)·Moderate·36.5 km·Est. 9–9.5 hrPopular loop trail through Hanover and the Calenberger Land, Lower Saxony. This route, which is suitable for cycling, running or hiking, connects many of Hanover's green spaces with each other. The tour starts near the Eilenriede, which is one of the largest urban forests in all of Europe. The famous Herrenhausen Gardens are reached via Vahrenwald and Hainholz - a short tour through the Georgengarten (admission free) as well as the Great Garden and the Berggarten (subject to a fee) is...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest city walk trail in Hanover?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Hanover is Benther Berg Loop. This trail is estimated to be 36.5 km long.
Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Hanover?
Hanover: With an ascent of 612 m, Benther Berg Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is Hannover Tour: Leine - Mittelland Canal with 338 m of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Masch Lake
- Badebornteich
- Vierthaler Teich
- Wunder-Haus
- Wangenheim Palace
- Großer Ricklinger Teich
- Niederdeutscher Rosengarten
- Altwarmbüchener See
- Löwenbastion
- Großer Teich
- Lindener Berg
- Masch Pond
- Dr. Buhmann Schule
- Wasserkunst
- Volkssternwarte Hannover
- City Wall
- City Wall
- Großer Wülfler und Detmarscher Teich
- Großer Döhrener Teich
- Dreiecks-Teich