From Maschsee via Hemmingen to Springe
: The route first winds through the lake district of the Leine floodplain, then through the fields between Hemmingen and Springe, gradually climbing toward the Deister. But once you pass Völksen, the hardest part is behind you—Springe is in sight. You’ll definitely need a bit of determination! Along the way: Maschsee Beach, Ricklinger Kiesteiche, Hemmingen Beach, chapel, Bürgerpark, and outdoor pool in Arnum; the mountain village of Lüdersen; Bennigsen Manor; Bennigsen outdoor pool; Hermannshof Völksen; Museum auf dem Burghof; bison enclosure; Saupark; and the hunting lodge in Springe | Length: 42 km |
From Maschsee via Ronnenberg to Bredenbeck (Wennigsen)
. Great for leisure cyclists: it’s all flat. It only gets hilly near Vörie. Otherwise, the tour runs along the outskirts of towns—with the Deister in view. Along the way: Leinemasch, Kiesteiche, and the Ricklingen water intake area; Vörier Berg; the Holtensen nature trail; the Bredenbeck manor and grain distillery; and the Steinkrug glassworks | Length: 22 km |
From Lake Masch via Ronnenberg, Gehrden, and Wennigsen to the Deister
: This tour is great for your calves—or rather, it strengthens them. Nature and art, steep climbs, sweeping views, and the final push up to the Deister ridge are the highlights of this magnificent tour. Along the way: the Ihme and Leine rivers, water art installations, the Benther Berg nature trail, the Benthe Landscape Art Trail, Ottomar von Reden Park, and the Berggasthaus Niedersachsen in Gehrden; a monastery, a water park, and water wheels in Wennigsen | Length: 38.5 km |
From Maschsee via Velber (Seelze) and Lenthe (Gehrden) to Barsinghausen
. Flat and pleasant—that’s the route. It winds through the Calenberger Land, past knights and nuns, miners and open-water swimmers. For those who appreciate the finer things in life. Along the way: Velber Holz, Velber Chapel, Lenthe Manor, Stemmer Berg, Großgoltern Outdoor Pool, monastery, visitor mine, Zechenpark, and Deisterbad in Barsinghausen | Length: 30 km |
From Maschsee via Seelze to Wilhelmsdorf (Haste)
: Experience industrial heritage, watch the ships on the Mittelland Canal—it’s a leisurely ride heading west. The flat stretch can only become strenuous if you’re riding into a headwind. Along the way: Marienwerder Monastery Forest, Junkernwiese Public Park, and the Royal Crystal Spa in Seelze; trough bridges on the Mittelland Canal; Lohnder Meer; the late-Gothic rubble-stone chapel in Dedensen; and the church in Kolenfeld | Length: 36.5 km |
From Lake Maschsee through Seelze and Wunstorf to Lake Steinhuder Meer
. Starting out near residential areas, the route opens up beyond Wunstorf, and the view of the lake (which is actually a lake) makes all the effort worthwhile. The journey ends with relaxation along the Sculpture Promenade in Steinhude. Along the way: Marienwerder Monastery Forest, Junkernwiese Public Park, and the Royal Crystal Spa in Seelze; trough bridges on the Mittelland Canal; Lohnder Meer; the train station, collegiate church, and abbey in Wunstorf; the “Paula” windmill; the Sculpture Promenade; the Scheunenviertel district; Wilhelmstein Fortress; and museums in Steinhude | Length: 39 km |
On the Leine-Heide Bike Trail from Hanover through Seelze and Garbsen to just past Neustadt
: a long tour through idyllic villages with the Leine River by your side—this is how cyclists get to know the region from a whole new perspective. Along the way: Leine floodplain, Limmer Lock, Marienwerder Monastery Forest, Mittelland Canal, Garbsen City Park, “Garbsen Switzerland” with the Blauer See beach, Ricklingen Castle, Bordenau, Neustadt am Rübenberge with the Church of Our Lady, Landestrost Castle, Amtsgarten, Leutnantwiese, Historic Harbor, Mariensee Monastery, Franzbad Amedor | Length: 65 km |
From Maschsee through Garbsen and Langenhagen to Elze
in Wedemark. This route, which winds its way around the airport and Moorgeest, demonstrates how industrial areas can be connected with local recreational areas. A long tour, flat and full of experiences. Along the way: Georgengarten, Welfengarten, Herrenhausen’s Großer Garten, Hainholz Allotment Gardens, School Biology Center, Mittelland Canal North Harbor, Kinderwald, Hannover-Langenhagen Airport, Bissendorfer Moor, Moorgeest, Mellendorf | Length: 45.5 km |
From Maschsee through Langenhagen and Isernhagen to Burgwedel
—it’s amazing how green the paths are that lead north through the city. Wietzepark, Maspe, and then the Fuhrberger Woods offer pure relaxation. Along the way: Sprengel Museum, Maschpark, Lower Saxony State Museum, Eilenriede, Zoo, Silbersee, Langenhagen City Park, Neue Bult Horse Racetrack, Wietzepark, Fuhrberg Forests, Fuhrberg Water Education Trail | Length: 35 km |
From Lake Masch through the Eilenriede, Lake Altwarmbüchen, and on to Burgwedel
—forests and lakes are close to the city—then the route heads along the highway to rural villages—a flat route with many highlights. Along the way: Sprengel Museum, Maschpark, Lower Saxony State Museum, Zoo, Eilenriede Forest Station, Altwarmbüchener Moor and Lake, Parksee Lohne, Großburgwedel Outdoor Pool, Springhorstsee, and the historic Engensen stone chapel | Length: 37 km |
From Lake Masch via Burgdorf to Hänigsen (Uetze)
. A lush, shady forest lines the path until just before Aligse. Then a town whose name ends in “Dorf” beckons. Here you can admire parks, art along the Burgdorfer Aue, asparagus beds, and horses. Along the way: Sprengel Museum, Maschpark, Lower Saxony State Museum, Zoo, Eilenriede Forest Station, Misburg Forest, Amtsgarten, and City Museum in Burgdorf; Teerkuhle Open-Air Museum and the Hänigsen post mill in Uetze | Length: 45 km |
From Lake Maschsee via the Anderten Lock and Lehrte to Hämelerwald
: An excursion featuring ships, locks, and railways through Anderten and the railroad town of Lehrte. Where sugar beets once yielded their sugar, a park now delights visitors. Along the way: Engesohde Municipal Cemetery, Eilenriede, Hermann Löns Park, Tiergarten, Anderten Lock, Hohnhorst Park in Lehrte, Waldsee in the Hämeler Forest | Length 34.5 km |
From Maschsee through Anderten along the canal to Sehnde
. An easy tour through green woods and along the blue canal—then the potash slag heap near Sehnde comes into view as your destination. A leisurely detour to the eastern part of the region. Along the way: the municipal cemetery in Engesohde, Eilenriede, Hermann Löns Park, Tiergarten, the Anderten lock, the Mittelland Canal, the Friedrichshall potash pile, the Wehmingen Tram Museum, and the Bolzum lock | Length: 35 km |
From Maschsee, through Seelhorst to Laatzen
Stadtwald, the Expo grounds, Kronsberg, and the Park of the Senses—these are the highlights of the tour—a relaxing outing for anyone looking to slow down a bit.Along the way: Maschsee, Eilenriede, Seelhorst Forest, Seelhorst Cemetery, Buddhist pagoda, Gardens in Transition at the Expo grounds, Kronsberg, Park of the Senses, Bockmerholz | Length: 23 km |
From Maschsee along the Leine-Heide Bike Trail through Hemmingen, Laatzen, and Pattensen to Nordstemmen
. Winding its way upstream along the Leine, the trail meanders from one biotope to the next. This is the Nature Tour. It also takes you to the splendor of the Guelph dynasty at Marienburg. Along the way: Maschsee, Park der Sinne, Koldinger Lakes, Ruthe, Marienburg | Length: 35 km |
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