Lake Markkleeberg
Lake Markkleeberg was created from the former Espenhain open-cast mine . Lignite was mined here between 1939 and 1994. After coal mining ceased, the lake was flooded in 1999. The final water level reached 113,0 meters above sea level, and Lake Markkleeberg was opened to the public on July 15, 2006.
Interesting facts about Lake Markkleeberg
| History | |
|---|---|
| 1939 - 1994 | Opencast lignite mining |
| Until 2006 | Flooding of the lake |
| data | |
|---|---|
| Area | 2,52 km² |
| Altitude above sea level | 113,0 m |
| depth | 57 m |
| Flatly | 9 km |
| Bathing water quality | Good (EU Bathing Water Directive) |
| Water connection | Störmthaler See |
Around Lake Markkleeberg
The canoe park, with its two whitewater courses, is located on the Auenhain shore of Lake Markkleeberg. The Auenhain beach , at approximately 500 meters long, is the largest bathing beach on the lake.
At the water sports beach, interested parties can take sailing, windsurfing and catamaran courses ; canoes and kayaks can be rented from the boat rental.
The varied circular route around the lake invites you to hike, cycle or take a Segway tour.
The canoe park lock was completed in 2013. This connects Lake Markkleeberg to the neighboring Lake Störmthal via an 800-meter-long canal passage . In the future, a sailing center is planned for the delta connecting the waterways to Lake Störmthal.
Cafés and restaurants along the lake promenade invite you to linger.