Lake Zwenkau
Lake Zwenkau is located on the southern outskirts of Leipzig , bordering the town of Zwenkau . Brown coal was mined in the Zwenkau open-cast mine until 1999. After being completely flooded, Lake Zwenkau, with an area of almost 10 km², is the largest body of water in the southern Leipzig New Lakeland.
Interesting facts about Lake Zwenkau
| History | |
|---|---|
| Until 1999 | Opencast lignite mining |
| Until May 2015 | Flooding of the lake |
Map from the 50s
This old map shows the then-existing village of Eythra, which, like the Harthwald forest shown here, had to make way for the Zwenkau open-cast mine. The Floßgraben and the Batschke stream were relocated to make way for the open-cast mine.
| data | |
|---|---|
| Altitude above sea level | 113,5 m (2,1 m fluctuation during flooding) |
| Volume | 172 million cubic meters of water |
| depth | 48 m |
| Bathing water quality | Good (EU Bathing Water Directive) |
| Water connection | Planned waterway connection to Lake Cospuden and from there to the center of Leipzig |
Around Lake Zwenkau
With its emerging recreational facilities on the northern shore of the lake, the large water surface and the many green areas around the lake, Lake Zwenkau will be a highlight for those seeking relaxation, water sports enthusiasts and visitors.
On the southern shore of the lake is Cape Zwenkau with harbor flair, lake feeling, promenade, parks and green spaces, cafes, restaurants, shopping facilities and a marina.
Here at Cape Zwenkau , a new and unique urban quarter is being created . Terraced mixed-use and residential areas line the sailing and water sports harbor, offering magnificent views across the lake. Live, work, and enjoy life at Cape Zwenkau.
A roughly 22 km long circular path around the lake invites visitors to explore the landscape by bicycle or on foot . Lake Zwenkau reached its final water level in 2015, allowing the first sailboats to moor in the harbor starting in May 2015.