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The 130 years of mining caused the water level on the Stellberg to fall sharply and yet large amounts of water broke into a pit on two occasions, so that mining was finally stopped. Instead, an opencast mine was built in 1962 and the basalt top layer was removed, but 5 years later the mine was completely shut down and the pit filled with water. There are large stones on the Stellbergsee that offer a nice place to sit. The lake can be easily circumnavigated.

An absolutely gorgeous lake 😍 Idyllic location, clear water and intact nature 👍

An absolutely gorgeous lake 😍 Idyllic location, clear water and intact nature 👍

Swimming, barbecuing, boating or even camping is forbidden there. It is an FFH area (protected) and a former opencast mine (no entry for security reasons). There is also a fine notice for those who drive up to the lake (transit ban). As seductive as it is, it beckons a fine of €55.00 upwards.

A really great spot that we visited for the second time - unfortunately it was CLOSED on this weather-wise very nice day. 🥲 The entire Arial is highly recommended as a rest stop. 🔝

You can circle the lake directly along the shore, but for the sake of the animals not in the early morning hours and never at night

There are enough benches to relax or to watch the animals

2 lakes with paths around the outside, delicious bratwurst