As early as the 1960s, an idyllic mining lake was created from the former open pit mine "Robert's Hope".

The flooding of the Golpa-Nord open-cast lignite mine near Gräfenhainichen created a local recreation area in 2000.

At Gröbern Lake, the focus is on closeness to nature and a modern vacation resort attracts people seeking peace and quiet, families and water sports enthusiasts to the Dübener Heide.

On the edge of the Dübener Heide Nature Park, an exciting and valuable biotope has been created at Muldestausee, providing a habitat for rare and endangered species.

The Goitzschesee is an open pit lake and a scenic gem with a wide range of offers for water sports enthusiasts, recreationists and nature lovers.

Lake Werbelin is a nature reserve and bird sanctuary with diverse landscape structures.

A lake reserved for nature conservation with a nature trail about 7 kilometers long.

Lake Schladitz surprises its visitors with numerous offers in, on and around the water.

The development of Lake Cospuden from an open-cast lignite mine to a lively leisure oasis is exemplary for the region.

With crystal clear water, Lake Markkleeberg invites you to relax and swim.

To the south of the Markkleeberger See is its big brother, the Störmthaler See.

Lake Zwenkau is the largest lake in the southern Leipziger Neuseenland and a highlight for those seeking recreation as well as for water sports enthusiasts.

The relatively small lake is a very good example of the coexistence of local recreation and nature conservation.