The Geiseltalsee
With an area of almost 18,4 km², Lake Geiseltal is the largest artificial lake in Germany . After mining operations at the Geiseltal open-cast mine ceased in 1993 and extensive earthworks and remediation were completed, the lake was filled in 2003. It has been completely filled since 2011.
Interesting facts about Lake Geiseltal
| History | |
|---|---|
| 1698 - 1993 | Opencast lignite mining |
| 2003 - 2011 | Flooding of the lake |
| data | |
|---|---|
| Altitude above sea level | 98,05 m (variation +/- 0,5 m possible) |
| Volume | 423 million cubic meters of water |
| depth | 87 m |
| Bathing water quality | Good (EU Bathing Water Directive) |
Around the Geiseltalsee
Three 14-meter-high observation towers surrounding the lake offer panoramic views of its vast expanse. The Geiseltal Express train provides a convenient way to circumnavigate the lake . For those seeking a more active experience, the scenic 28-kilometer paved path around the lake can be explored on foot, by bicycle, or on inline skates.
At the foot of the town of Mücheln lies the maritime harbor facility Marina Mücheln , which is open to visitors daily. Marina Mücheln houses the harbor information center, boat and bicycle rentals, the harbor office, the pier building with a beer garden, a boating school, a wellness center, a landing stage for passenger ships, and berths for your sailboats.
The transition from mining to viticulture is unique – the Geiseltalsee is home to the first vineyard on a former open-cast mining lake.
In the summer of 2012, the Geiseltalsee was partially opened.
