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Leineabstieg Lock – Ernst-August Canal Trail loop from Letter

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Region Hannover

Leineabstieg Lock – Ernst-August Canal Trail loop from Letter

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4.8

(4)

23

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Leineabstieg Lock – Ernst-August Canal Trail loop from Letter

02:02

8.02km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Waypoints

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2.29 km

View of the confluence of the Leine downstream canal and the branch canal

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Here you can relax and unwind.

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2.93 km

View of Herrenhäuser Church

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Idyllic view of the church tower

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3.07 km

Leineabstieg Lock

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The Leine Descent Lock is located within the connecting canal from the Mittelland Canal to the Leine River; it allows access from the level of the MLK to the level …

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4.01 km

Herrenhausen Waterworks on the Leine

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The baroque water wheels and pumps were completely renovated around 1860. The impressive, now almost 150-year-old "new" water wheels and pumps of the water art of the Herrenhausen Gardens are …

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4.20 km

Leine Waterworks and Lock System

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The Leinekraftwerk belongs to the water art.

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4.22 km

Ernst-August Canal Trail

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A beautiful hiking trail runs along the Ernst-August Canal. It is lined with natural meadows and orchards.

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4.98 km

Bridge Over the Ernst-August Canal

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To the left of the bridge you can see the Bieber dam, unless the water is too high.

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5.57 km

View of the Leine River near Herrenhausen and Limmer

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There are beautiful views of an interesting river landscape here.

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8.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

645 m

518 m

Surfaces

4.26 km

1.93 km

752 m

488 m

459 m

117 m

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Thursday 25 June

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