Industrial stone mining in the region of today's Geopark began with the construction of Germany's first long-distance railway line from Leipzig to Dresden (construction period 1835 to 1839). Until around …
To the east of Leipzig lies the Haselberg quarry lake in Ammelshain. The lake is operated by the Tauchsportlandesverband Sachsen, guests from other states can dive the lake for a …
The former granite quarry is now a beautiful lake. The neighboring large Ammelshain quarry serves as training water for divers, as it is up to 27 meters deep. The hiking …
The natural pool is certainly well attended in summer, the spacious area and the many seating options around the lake also make it attractive for hiking.