It was not until December 1989 that Klaus Bahlsen officially inaugurated the bridge - it took him 13 years to design and build the simple 49-meter-long bridge that crosses the four lanes of the inner-city expressway. As an amusing sign of his annoyance at the sluggishness of the city administration, Klaus Bahlsen had the bronze sculpture of a large snail installed at the foot of the eastern bridgehead.

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June 30, 2018

Mountain biking

The Rut and Klaus Bahlsen bridge

The bridge over the Messeschnellweg for pedestrians and cyclists financed by the Rut and Klaus Bahlsen Foundation is a charming example of the patience …

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Rut and Klaus Bahlsen Bridge (Snail Bridge)

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1. View of the lake – Altwarmbüchener Lake loop from Burgdorf (Han)

51.5km

03:03

110m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. View of the Leine River – Eilenriede Forest Trails loop from Hannover-Nordstadt

48.8km

02:43

100m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Eilenriede Waterside Trail – Eilenriede Forest Trails loop from Hannover Bismarckstraße

31.5km

01:52

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Rut and Klaus Bahlsen Bridge (Snail Bridge)

1. View of the lake – Altwarmbüchener Lake loop from Burgdorf (Han)

2. View of the Leine River – Eilenriede Forest Trails loop from Hannover-Nordstadt

3. Eilenriede Waterside Trail – Eilenriede Forest Trails loop from Hannover Bismarckstraße

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