Hard to believe: Lake Cossi originated from a dusty coal mine. By 1990, 87 million tons of lignite had been mined, and only after massive public demand was the open-cast mine shut down. Flooding began in 1993 with groundwater and water from neighboring open-cast mines. By 2000, the surrounding area had been developed as a local recreation area. Today, Lake Cospuden is part of the southern New Lake District.

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Lake Cospuden is an artificial lake located south of Leipzig. It was created from a former open-cast mine that was flooded.

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The lake south of Leipzig was created from a former open-cast lignite mine and attracts over 600,000 visitors annually. A 10.4 kilometer long paved circular path leads around the lake.

Absolutely great: You can paddle a kayak or canoe directly from Leipzig city center, six kilometers away, via a canal connection to the lake. The two-kilometer-long sandy beach on the north bank or Pier1, the lively harbor on the east bank of the lake, are ideal for swimming.

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1. South Tip of Lake Cospuden – View of Lake Cospuden loop from Connewitz

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2. View of Lake Cospuden – Bistumshöhe Observation Tower loop from Zöbigker

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3. Green Tunnel Path – Bistumshöhe Observation Tower loop from Knauthain

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Location: Markkleeberg, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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1. South Tip of Lake Cospuden – View of Lake Cospuden loop from Connewitz

2. View of Lake Cospuden – Bistumshöhe Observation Tower loop from Zöbigker

3. Green Tunnel Path – Bistumshöhe Observation Tower loop from Knauthain

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