The Red Thread is 4.2 kilometers long. The Red Thread begins at Ernst-August-Platz at the Tourist Information Office. The Tourist Information Office is located at the main train station. The Red Thread ends at the Ernst-August Memorial.

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At the Tourist Information, you can buy a booklet with information about all 36 places listed on the Red Trail for a few euros.

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Best Hikes to The Red Thread (Der Rote Faden) – Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hannover

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1. Maschsee North Shore – View of the Maschsee loop from Werderstraße

13.9km

03:32

40m

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

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2. Hanover Central Station – Kröpcke Clock loop from Hannover Hauptbahnhof

4.95km

01:16

20m

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

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3. Ballhofplatz – Old Town Hall Hanover loop from Oststadt

3.72km

00:57

10m

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

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Elevation 60 m

Weather

Wednesday 28 January

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-2°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Location: Lower Saxony, Germany

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The Red Thread (Der Rote Faden) – Self-Guided Walking Tour of Hannover

1. Maschsee North Shore – View of the Maschsee loop from Werderstraße

2. Hanover Central Station – Kröpcke Clock loop from Hannover Hauptbahnhof

3. Ballhofplatz – Old Town Hall Hanover loop from Oststadt

Other Popular Places to Check Out

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