Leine Connection Canal – Leine Riverbank loop from Christuskirche

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Leine Connection Canal – Leine Riverbank loop from Christuskirche

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Leine Connection Canal – Leine Riverbank loop from Christuskirche

01:40

16.1km

40m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.90 km

Leine Connection Canal

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This is where the Leine connection canal, which connects the Leine with the Mittelland Canal, meets the Leine.

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3.20 km

Bridge over the Verbindungskanal to the Leine (VKL)

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The connecting channel to the line (VKL), formerly also leash channel or Leineabstiegskanal, connects the Mittellandkanal with the leash (Wikipedia).

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5.92 km

Large Paddock

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Along the Ernst August Canal with a view of pastures and scattered trees.

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6.81 km

Herrenhausen Waterworks

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The water art is south of the Herrenhausen Gardens. It is based on an idea by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716), who often met his favorite conversation partner, Electress Sophie, in …

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7.88 km

Stockhardtweg Lock

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The Stockhardtweg lock connects the (emerging) water town with the Leinemasch, where various walking routes are available as an option. Bathing area is adjacent.

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9.37 km

Schwanenburg Locks on the Leine

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Footpath along the leash, cyclists have their own path. Lots of trees, so good shade in summer.

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11.3 km

Leine Riverbank

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The Leine- und Ihmeufer is a long, narrow green area, right through the western urban area of Hanover. The park-like riverside green strip, which stretches along both sides of the …

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14.4 km

Tree-Lined Pathway

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16.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

1.20 km

503 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

5.57 km

2.71 km

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

9°C

6°C

33 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 27, 2025,Mitsommernachtslauf Hannover-Linden Halbmarathon

The Midsummer Night's Run in Hanover is a fun run that's part of the Sparkassen Run series. Participants can run a 7.7km half marathon, or even a marathon relay. The route largely follows park paths and side roads through the beautiful Leine meadows.

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