Lake Zwenkau
Am southern outskirts of Leipzig, adjacent to the City of Zwenkau Lake Zwenkau is located. Until 1999, lignite was mined in the Zwenkau opencast mine. After the complete flooding, Lake Zwenkau, with an area of almost 10 km², is the largest body of water in the southern Leipzig New Lake District.
Interesting facts about Lake Zwenkau
| Our 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 the Cape Zwenkau with harbor flair, lake feeling, waterfront promenade, parks and green spaces, cafés, restaurants, shops and a marina.
Here, at Cape Zwenkau, a new, unique urban district. The sailing and water sports harbor is lined with terraced mixed-use and residential areas, offering magnificent views over the lake. Live, work and enjoy at Cape Zwenkau.
An approx. 22 km long circular route around the lake invites you to Exploring the countryside by bike or on foot In 2015, Lake Zwenkau reached its final water level. The first sailboats were able to dock in the harbor starting in May 2015.