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Lake Altwarmbüchen

Altwarmbüchener See is the centerpiece of an attractive local recreation area.

The local recreation area

Altwarmbüchener Lake was created as part of the construction of the A37 “Moorautobahn” and was officially inaugurated in June 1982. Approximately one-fifth of the lake’s area lies on the Isernhagen side, while four-fifths lies within the city of Hannover. The lake forms the heart of a local recreation area: Spacious playgrounds and sunbathing areas offer residents a wide range of recreational opportunities, including playing, camping, swimming, sailing, rowing, and surfing. However, most of the recreational area is reserved for hiking, biking, and nature observation. Attached to the western service building are a DLRG station and a sailing school with boat rentals.
The eastern service building also houses a DLRG station and a kiosk with a beer garden. In addition, there are two boat docks belonging to the local water sports club.
The “Grüne Ring” trail, which runs along the lake, continues toward the school complex, the Isernhagen K.B. district, and the city of Langenhagen.

Key facts:
Total area: approx. 150 ha; Lake area: approx. 48 ha
; Length: 1,500 m; Width: max. 450 m; Depth: 7–12 m; Circular hiking trail: approx. 3.5 km long