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The best running trails in Lower Saxony

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Running in Lower Saxony is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Lower Saxony—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Rostrup Boathouse Pier – Running trails by the lake loop from Bad Zwischenahn

13.2km

01:23

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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2. Helene-Weber Bridge – River Ihme loop from Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof

9.81km

01:01

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. West Shore of Salzgittersee – Illuminated Lakeside Path loop from Bruchmachtersen

8.94km

00:56

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Reed Boardwalk at Lake Dümmer loop from Rüschendorf

20.1km

02:11

20m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(36)

1,004

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5. Recreation Area at Deichschart – Werdersee loop from Hemelingen

7.49km

00:46

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Neues Haus Entrance Arcades – Stag Monument loop from Sedanstraße / Lister Meile

6.75km

00:42

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lister Turm Beer Garden – Stag Monument loop from Marienstraße

6.09km

00:38

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Alfred-Hoffmann Bridge – Emmasee loop from Findorff-Bürgerweide

5.61km

00:35

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Equestrian Monument Hanover – Trimm-Dich Trail Hannover loop from Lister Platz

5.89km

00:37

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Marina on the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal in Hannover loop from Vahrenwald

7.35km

00:45

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Lower Saxony

1. Rostrup Boathouse Pier – Running trails by the lake loop from Bad Zwischenahn

2. Helene-Weber Bridge – River Ihme loop from Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof

3. West Shore of Salzgittersee – Illuminated Lakeside Path loop from Bruchmachtersen

4. Reed Boardwalk at Lake Dümmer loop from Rüschendorf

5. Recreation Area at Deichschart – Werdersee loop from Hemelingen

6. Neues Haus Entrance Arcades – Stag Monument loop from Sedanstraße / Lister Meile

7. Lister Turm Beer Garden – Stag Monument loop from Marienstraße

8. Alfred-Hoffmann Bridge – Emmasee loop from Findorff-Bürgerweide

9. Equestrian Monument Hanover – Trimm-Dich Trail Hannover loop from Lister Platz

10. Marina on the Mittelland Canal – Mittelland Canal in Hannover loop from Vahrenwald

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