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Landkreis Leipzig

Lake Cospuden

Landkreis Leipzig

Lake Cospuden

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Lake Cospuden

Hiking

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Cycling

5.0

(52)

Gravel riding

4.7

(16)

Road cycling

5.0

(11)

Running

5.0

(7)

Mountain biking

5.0

(6)

Skating

5.0

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Location: Markkleeberg, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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April 14, 2023

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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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February 4, 2026

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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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March 20, 2021

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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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Bistumshöhe Observation Tower – Lake Cospuden loop from Hartmannsdorf

5.98km

01:32

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

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5.0

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#2.

Lake Cospuden – View of Lake Cospuden loop from Knauthain

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01:31

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4.3

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#3.

Lake Cospuden – View of Cospudener Lake loop from Großzschocher

12.8km

03:15

20m

20m

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

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Elevation 150 m

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Location: Markkleeberg, Landkreis Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

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