Best walking trails in Hanover

Popular circular route in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The circuit around the Maschsee is one of Hanover's most popular routes - joggers, walkers and cyclists flock here, especially when the weather is fine. The circular route starts on the north bank near the "Fackelträger" sculpture ("torch bearer") opposite the Sprengel Museum. There is a sandstone block every 0.5 kilometres and the route can be walked in both directions. It does not initially go along the riverside promenade, but in the...

Popular 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)

Popular 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...

Popular 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

This meditative route leads through one of the most important high moors in the Hanover region. The path starts at the idyllic Sonnensee near Hanover-Misburg and explores the vast, quiet expanses of the Altwarmbüchen Moor. The course follows a mixture of level forest and field tracks, springy moorland soils, and reinforced paths. A central highlight is the contrast between the deep blue water surfaces of former peat cuttings and the characteristic, sparse flora of the moor. In the birch...

Popular walk in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The city forest, one of Hanover's green lungs, invites you to go for a walk or run. The walk can be extended, for example by stopping by the Eilenriede forest station or visiting the zoo. Highlights of the walk: - Child-friendly - Hanover city forest - Detour to the Eilenriede forest station (optional) - Detour to Hanover Adventure Zoo (optional)

Popular hike in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The recreational forest is a popular excursion destination for young and old at any time of year. It was created in the 17th century at the request of Duke Johann Friedrich for court hunting. To this day, fallow deer, wild boar and roe deer, red deer and many rare bird species and bats live here. Every year on the second weekend in October, the zoo organises a festival to thank young visitors for collecting winter food such as acorns and chestnuts....