Lake Cospuden
Cospudener See
A lake created from a former lignite open-cast mine, with beaches, marinas and a lakeside cycling path, Leipzig's summer back garden
Lake Cospuden was formed by flooding an open-cast lignite pit and opened in 2000. It is the closest lake to the city centre among the 'Leipzig New Lakeland'. There is a large sandy beach on the north shore, while the south shore's Zöbigker harbour has piers, restaurants and sailboat rentals. The roughly 11-km path around the lake is ideal for cycling and inline skating, and a lookout tower beside the lake offers panoramic views of the lake district. In summer you can swim and try stand-up paddleboarding. From the city centre it's about 40 minutes by bike along the riverside woodland, or take a bus to the north shore.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Karl Heine Canal & Plagwitz
- Spinnerei
- Karl-Liebknecht-Straße (Karli)
- Clara-Zetkin-Park
- Panometer Leipzig
- New Town Hall
- Bach Museum
- St. Thomas Church