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Funny floating house

Very nice cycle path along the Schlabendorfer See. There is some gravel between Beesdau and Bergen. Go a little slower on a racing bike

The marina is full of water, there are enough jetties and moorings. What is missing are the boats. Only two were here today.

The lake was created by flooding the former Schlabendorf-Süd lignite open-cast mine. It has an area of 4.37 km². Flooding ended in 2012. From 1976 to 1990, 171.2 million tonnes of lignite were mined here.

Nature is reclaiming what surface mining destroyed. The Sielmann Foundation has purchased 3,000 hectares here. The Wannichen Nature Conservation Station is worth a visit.

There is currently even a bench here to enjoy the peace and quiet and the view of the lake.

The large lake was created from a remaining open-cast mining hole, but this is only revealed by a few conspicuous bank structures. Swimming and sailing are not permitted for safety reasons. Only the ship “Barbara”, which is usually anchored near the Schlabendorf Marina, occasionally sails across the water. Its job is to lime the water, which is quite acidic. This only bothers the animal world to a limited extent. The lake is a popular roosting place for cranes and geese during migration periods. Sand martins breed on islands. Seagulls are almost ubiquitous, as are the sea eagles.

Here you have a fantastic view of the post-mining landscape. In the Heinz Sielmann Nature Experience Center you will gain an insight into the history of the mining region, learn a lot about the value of nature in today's post-mining landscape and about the work of the Heinz Sielmann Foundation on site. You can visit the exhibition in the house and explore interesting stations and themed trails on the grounds. Picnics are also possible. You can usually purchase cold and hot drinks at the nature adventure center. Open from April to October, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.wanninchen.de