Riding through the Eilenriede – Schwien Bridge over the River Leine loop from Seelze

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Riding through the Eilenriede – Schwien Bridge over the River Leine loop from Seelze

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Riding through the Eilenriede – Schwien Bridge over the River Leine loop from Seelze

02:45

45.8km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.1 km for 114 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.09 km

Mecklenheide Forst

Forest

18.0 km

Eilenriede North Cycle Path

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Riding a bike through the Eilenriede is always nice! One of the most beautiful local recreation areas in Hanover!

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21.7 km

Walter Meyer Way, Eilenriede Forest

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Hanover is criss-crossed by the sprawling Eilenriede, a huge forest recreation area. It runs from northeast to south - up to the Maschsee. Innumerable paths run through this green "lung", …

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22.7 km

Eilenriede-Süd

Forest

24.6 km

Riding through the Eilenriede

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A green oasis in the city! Whether by bike or on foot, it's always nice!

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25.3 km

Cycle path in the southern Eilenriede

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Beautiful bike path, easy to ride! 👍🏻

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27.3 km

Schwien Bridge over the River Leine

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Like driving through the soul landscape coming from Hildesheim to Hanover... Of course it also goes the other way around if a Hanoverian gets lost in Hildesheim... Here's the tour...

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28.2 km

West Shore of the Maschsee

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One of the most popular excursion destinations and recreational areas in the city: the Maschsee in the middle of the city attracts water sports enthusiasts just as he invites you …

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32.3 km

Ihme River Green Corridor

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Nice view of the Ihme.

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34.1 km

Bridge over the Verbindungskanal to the Leine (VKL)

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The connecting channel to the line (VKL), formerly also leash channel or Leineabstiegskanal, connects the Mittellandkanal with the leash (Wikipedia).

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

15.5 km

4.80 km

465 m

392 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

12.2 km

4.54 km

1.80 km

636 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

September 12, 2025,Grüne Lunge🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️ Hannover–Mittellandkanal*Eilenride*Stichkanal

After completing part of this loop in July 🚴‍♂️, I had to complete it. Clockwise, it runs beautifully along the Mittelland Canal, then I dive into the forests of Hanover. The Eilenriede city forest, the lungs of Hanover. 🌳🌲🌳🌲 Continuing along the Ihme River, I return to the starting point via the branch canal. Very beautiful 🚴‍♂️ paths to enjoy …

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September 7, 2025,Einmal durch die Grüne Lunge von Hannover

Today I headed to Hanover to cycle through Hanover's Green Ring. Starting in Seelze, I quickly entered the forest. Through the Eilenriede forest toward the Maschsee lake. Further on through the prairie, passing lovely beer gardens, where I, of course, stopped for a bite to eat. 😁🍺
Sometimes Komoot was acting up again and confused right and left. But somehow, …

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March 22, 2023,H Garbsen_Hannover Julius Trip Ring RK, 45km

Due to major time restrictions, only a small round came out today. Norbert and I from the Pleasure Bike Troop cycled to Hanover to explore the Julius Trip Ring.
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From Garbsen on the Mittelland Canal to Hanover in the Eilenriede. To the Maschsee, along the Ihme to the Herrenhäuser Gardens. Ate a cake at a baker's and …

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October 9, 2022,Von Seelze zum Mittellandkanal, Eilenriede, Maschsee, Ihmeaue

Had a lot of fun on the tour. Lots of walkers on Sundays and plenty of bicycle traffic from the front and rear. Hardly had time for photos. Proceed with Komoot more often because the compass
orientation is not always correct. So: trial and error.

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September 22, 2024,Hannovers Grünes Band 👍

Hanover's green belt! How wonderful! Starting at the Maschsee, it goes along the Leine, Ihme, Stichanal. Then again through the Leinemasch and then to the intersection of the Leine and the Mittelland Canal. Along the Mittelland Canal towards the city, it goes through the Eilenriede back to the Maschsee! Except for what feels like 500m, everything is green and there …

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