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Maschsee – Maschsee North Shore loop from Altenbekener Damm

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Lower Saxony

Maschsee – Maschsee North Shore loop from Altenbekener Damm

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Maschsee – Maschsee North Shore loop from Altenbekener Damm

01:52

7.33km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.42 km

View of the Maschsee from the east shore

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The Maschsee is located in the middle of Hanover and represents a green lung of the city

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1.47 km

Lion Bastion

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The lion bastion was created at the time of National Socialism in 1934 in connection with the construction of the Maschsee. On its waterfront in the east of the inland water, the defensive-looking bastion-style observation platform was built.

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3.49 km

View of the Maschsee

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Beautiful views every time.

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3.61 km

Maschsee

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The Maschsee is and remains a sporting highlight for cycling.

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3.98 km

Maschsee

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One of the landmarks of Hanover. Worth seeing.

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4.82 km

Town Hall View at Maschsee

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On a circular route around the Maschsee, this view from the middle of the south bank is a "feast for the eyes". During my laps around the Hannover body of water, I have always photographed here. I have been delighted by this motif in all seasons.

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Maschsee North Shore

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The Maschsee is an artificially created lake, which was planned by the NSDAP in the 1930s as propaganda to reduce the unemployment figures. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in 1934.
There are still some art objects from this time on the lake. The bronze sculpture of the Olympic torchbearer on a stone column and putto on the fish, both by Hermann Scheuertstuhl (1936). The human couple by Georg Kolbe (1936/37) and two lion sculptures at the so-called lion bastion by Arno Breker (1938) The inscription on the pillar of the torchbearer reads: “Willingness to build gave work-happy hands the blessing of work - joy, health and from now on the lake will also give strength. 1934–1936. "

The sculptures from the time of National Socialism led to discussions as to whether it was about art or National Socialist propaganda, as they reflect the image of people and society from that time with a special emphasis on strength and health. Since 2012 there have been two information boards on the north bank of the Maschsee opposite the Sprengel Museum that deal critically with the art of the Maschsee. [from Maschsee Wikipedia].

Today the lake is used as a welcome recreational area, a circuit around the lake is around 6.5 km long.

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Maschsee

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The Maschsee is an artificial lake 2.4 km long and 180 to 530 m wide south of the city center of Hanover. With an area of 78 hectares[1], it is the largest body of water in the Lower Saxony state capital. The lake allows numerous water sports and is a popular local recreation area. The name of the lake is derived from the "Leinemasch" or simply "Masch". This is the historical field name for the area where the lake was created. It is a lower-lying floodplain of the Leine.
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Beautifully laid out circular hiking trail.

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7.33 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

954 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

1.44 km

821 m

338 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

13°C

6°C

34 %

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Maschsee – Maschsee North Shore loop from Altenbekener Damm

View of the Maschsee from the east shore

Lion Bastion

View of the Maschsee

Maschsee

Maschsee

Town Hall View at Maschsee

Maschsee North Shore

Maschsee

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