Best trails near Masch Lake
3.9(184 reviews)
Want to check out Masch Lake from the trail? Good news: 17 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Masch Lake from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 14 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Masch Lake are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (93)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular 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...
- 4.7 (24)·Easy·15.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular bike tour around Hanover, Lower Saxony. Marked cycle path close to the city through Hanover's greenery. Almost all of Hanover's most popular recreational areas such as the Maschsee and the Eilenriede, but also the Herrenhausen Gardens, are along the route. Highlights of the route: - Maschsee - Eilenriede - Herrenhausen Gardens - Bike path along the Leine
- 4.4 (25)·Hard·34.2 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrFor many, the annual mammoth march means overcoming borders. Start and end is in the Maschpark. This challenging route includes an exciting mix. It goes through the countryside, along the water and past urban highlights. The route is classified as difficult. There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Highlights: -Mesh pond -Museum of Energy History -Herrenhausen Gardens -Ahlemer wood -English Cemetery -Benther Berg
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·14.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike in Lower Saxony. From the car park near Ronnenberg, follow the main road through Devese and Hemmingen Westerfeld. Then you get to the ponds between Ricklinger Holz and Döhren. It goes over the rails and then you circle the Maschsee. There are restaurants to stop off at on the east and west side of the lake. Highlights: - Sprengel Museum Hanover - Beach at Maschsee
- 4.2 (5)·Moderate·14.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried hike in Lower Saxony The trail runs, among other things, over the Leine, along the Pappelallee drinking water adventure trail and the Wasserwerk-Grasdorf adventure trail. Passing the waterworks, you reach the Leinemasch lookout tower via the Harkenblecker ford. Here you can enjoy the wonderful view when the weather is nice. It continues in the fields, north of the Langen Teich and later to the Maschsee lido. A stay worth seeing is also the lion bastion. The goal is almost reached when...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·39.1 mi·Est. 16–17.5 hrStage 3 of the “Leine-Heide-Radweg” long-distance cycle path, Lower Saxony. This is the third stage of the 405 km long Leine-Heide-Radweg, which leads from the source of the Leine in Leinefelde (Eichsfeld) through the central and northern German heathland to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg. The third stage of the Leine-Heide cycle path is around 63 km long, begins in Alfeld (Leine) and ends in Hanover. Along the way, which is characterized by numerous idyllic nature reserves, await, among...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Masch Lake?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Masch Lake is Maschsee Loop, which has a 4.6 star rating from 93 reviews. This trail is 3.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 269 ft.
What is the longest trail near Masch Lake?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Masch Lake is Von Hannover zum Bröhn. This trail is estimated to be 40.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Masch Lake?
Masch Lake: With an ascent of 4,744 ft, Von Hannover zum Bröhn has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Leine-Heide-Radweg Etappe 3: Alfeld (Leine) - Hannover with 4,215 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Masch Lake?
The most popular and difficult trail near Masch Lake is Mammutmarsch Hannover 2022 - 55km with a 4.4-star rating from 25 reviews.
Explore in the Hanover area
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- Middle Leinen floodplain
- Altwarmbüchener Moor via Sonnensee
- City forest Hanover and allotment garden association
- Hannover - Laatzen - Sarstedt - Hildesheim
- Maschsee Loop from Bismarckstrasse
- Misburg Forest - Altwarmbüchen Moor - Altwarmbüchen Lake
- Laatzen, NSG Alte Leine and Maschsee from Hannover Adventure Zoo
Attractions
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