The opencast mining in the Lower Lusatia have already fallen victim to several villages. For some it means relocation and for the others a job. If you have the opportunity to take an aerial view, you get an impression of the gigantic dimensions of the mining areas.
To take a look for yourself, you can e.g. Take the bus line 886 from Spremberg to Welzow. From the station you have to walk about half an hour on foot to open pit. Another good vantage point is coming from Neupetershain.

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July 5, 2020

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The Welzow-Süd opencast mine is a brown coal opencast mine in southern Lower Lusatia in the Spree-Neiße district, which is operated by Lausitz Energie Bergbau AG.

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October 1, 2023

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There you can see how an opencast mine works. It's all well explained. It has repeatedly changed its location over time.

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Best Hikes to View of Welzow-Süd Open-Cast Mine (Welzow City Viewpoint)

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1. Hiking loop from Welzow - Wjelcej

4.10km

01:03

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Former Welzow Train Station – Neupetershain Town Hall loop from Neupetershain

11.8km

03:01

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Old School Welzow – Welzow Village Church loop from Welzow - Wjelcej

7.17km

01:50

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 150 m

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Wednesday 28 January

1°C

-2°C

32 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Welzow, Spree-Neiße, Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany

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View of Welzow-Süd Open-Cast Mine (Welzow City Viewpoint)

1. Hiking loop from Welzow - Wjelcej

2. Former Welzow Train Station – Neupetershain Town Hall loop from Neupetershain

3. Old School Welzow – Welzow Village Church loop from Welzow - Wjelcej

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