The Schiffgraben is an artificial canal in Hanover. As early as the Middle Ages, peat and wood were transported from the Altwarmbüchener Moor via the Eilenriede and the Aegidientor to the town via the nine-kilometre-long watercourse. The canal was particularly important for Hanover's trade and economy. Only a 700 meter long section of the original ship moat has survived today. The rest is piped underground in the city.
The increasingly silted up water in the Eilenriede is called Bauengraben or Neuer Schiffgraben.

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Bumble-Bee

October 11, 2021

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In the meantime, unfortunately, it's more of a dry hollow than a canal. On both sides there are narrow paths that are nicer to walk on than on the broad main paths.

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August 12, 2021

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The Schiffgraben was a canal built in the Middle Ages between the Aegidientor in the city and the Altwarmbüchener Moor. It was used to transport peat and wood into the city and, from tax thief, was part of the Hanoverian Landwehr, a border security system before the actual city fortifications.

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1. Hannoversche Landwehr – Eilenriede Forest Path loop from Groß-Buchholz

12.1km

03:03

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lister Tower loop from Sedanstraße / Lister Meile

5.76km

01:28

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hiking loop from Hanover

5.29km

01:20

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 110 m

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Schiffgraben in the Eilenriede

1. Hannoversche Landwehr – Eilenriede Forest Path loop from Groß-Buchholz

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3. Hiking loop from Hanover

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