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Cycle route · Lindhorst · Updated on 14 November 2026

Mittellandkanalroute cycle route

Mittellandkanalroute is a cycle route of 67 km from Lindhorst. Along the way you'll find 167 benches and 1 public toilet.

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Ehrenmal · after 45.7 km
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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 67 km
  • ± 4:30 h
  • ↑ 36 m · ↓ 21 m
  • Hard
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Lindhorst

    0 km
  2. 38.2 km · 131 benches

    Public toilet

    38.2 km
  3. 7.5 km · 24 benches

    Ehrenmal

    45.7 km

    Memorial

  4. 21.3 km · 12 benches

    Finish

    67 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 38.2 kmBetween 0 km and 38.2 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

1 sight along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 36 m
Down
↓ 21 m
Highest point
86 m
Lowest point
47 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

67 km in total
  • Track: 55.1 km
  • Street: 7.5 km
  • Path: 3.2 km
  • Road: 775 m
  • Cycle path: 225 m
  • Footpath (walk your bike): 50 m

Surfaces

67 km in total
  • Gravel: 48.5 km
  • Asphalt: 14.8 km
  • Paved: 3.5 km
  • Unknown: 100 m

About the cycle route Mittellandkanalroute

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

Mittellandkanalroute is a cycle route of 67 km that starts in Lindhorst. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Ehrenmal (after 45.7 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 36 m in total and descend 21 m. Allow ± 4:30 h, without breaks. The level is hard.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (55.1 km), street (7.5 km) and path (3.2 km). Of the surface, 48.5 km gravel and 14.8 km asphalt. For 100 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 167 benches and 1 public toilet. The longest stretch without a toilet is 38.2 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1New Town HallNew Town HallAttraction · 4.1 km from the route
  2. 2Herrenhäuser GärtenHerrenhäuser GärtenAttraction · 3.1 km from the route
  3. 3Niedersächsischer LandtagNiedersächsischer LandtagCastle · 3.8 km from the route
  4. 4Welf family mausoleumWelf family mausoleumAttraction · 2.5 km from the route
  5. 5LeibniztempelLeibniztempelMonument · 3.2 km from the route
  6. 6Aegidien ChurchAegidien ChurchRuins · 3.8 km from the route
  7. 7Museum August KestnerMuseum August KestnerMuseum · 4 km from the route
  8. 8Hiroshima-GedenkhainHiroshima-GedenkhainMemorial · 4.8 km from the route
  9. 9Hanover Tramway MuseumHanover Tramway MuseumMuseum · 1.5 km from the route
  10. 10Hanover Historical MuseumHanover Historical MuseumMuseum · 3.6 km from the route
  11. 11Niedersächsisches LandesmuseumNiedersächsisches LandesmuseumMuseum · 4.2 km from the route
  12. 12WelfenschlossWelfenschlossAttraction · 3 km from the route
  13. 13Saxon SteedSaxon SteedMonument · 3.1 km from the route
  14. 14Kröpcke ClockKröpcke ClockAttraction · 3.3 km from the route
  15. 15Wilhelm-Busch Deutsches Museum für Karikatur und ZeichenkunstWilhelm-Busch Deutsches Museum für Karikatur und ZeichenkunstMuseum · 3.3 km from the route
  16. 16Leibniz MemorialLeibniz MemorialMemorial · 3.6 km from the route
  17. 17Altes RathausAltes RathausAttraction · 3.6 km from the route
  18. 18Göttinger SevenGöttinger SevenMemorial · 3.8 km from the route
  19. 19Kriegsdenkmal 1. WeltkriegKriegsdenkmal 1. WeltkriegMemorial · 177 m from the route
  20. 20EhrenmalEhrenmalMemorial · 204 m from the route
  21. 21GefallenendenkmalGefallenendenkmalMemorial · 470 m from the route
  22. 22Stadttafel St. Antonius KapelleStadttafel St. Antonius KapelleMemorial · 476 m from the route
  23. 23Regional-Museum SehndeRegional-Museum SehndeMuseum · 489 m from the route
  24. 24Stadttafel Städische KleinhaussiedlungStadttafel Städische KleinhaussiedlungMemorial · 540 m from the route
  25. 25Schloss RethmarSchloss RethmarCastle · 554 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Mittellandkanalroute?

Mittellandkanalroute is 67 km long. Allow ± 4:30 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Lindhorst.

How hard is this route?

Hard, with 36 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 38.2 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Ehrenmal.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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Lindhorst

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