Best walking trails in Hanover

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

Popular walk near Hanover, Lower Saxony. This loop, which starts near the Herrenhausen Gardens, offers a good balance between a city walk and an excursion into the countryside. Following the Leine Canal in the direction of Letter, it goes out of the city and then via Ahlem and Limmer back to the parking lot. Highlights of the hike: - Ahlemer Holz nature reserve - Leine connection channel - Detour to the Herrenhausen Gardens (optional)

Popular city walk in Hanover, Lower Saxony. The walk (or running route) starts in the city center near Hanover's main train 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 hike and bike tour near Hanover, Lower Saxony. The Green Ring is one of the most popular hikes and bike trails in Hanover. On the route suggested here, there is a connection to the Green Ring from both the start and the destination point. 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 the green lungs of Hanover, invites you to stroll or run. The loop can be extended by, for example, stopping by the Eilenriede forest station or visiting the zoo. Highlights of the hike: - child-friendly - Hanover city forest - Detour to the Eilenriede forest station (optional) - Detour to the Hannover 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 festival takes place, with which the forestry company thanks young visitors in particular for collecting...