At Muldestausee, water sports meet a landscape shaped by mining history. The lake was created in the 1970s after the Mulde was diverted and the former Muldenstein open-cast lignite mine was flooded. Today, activities on the water, paths through the floodplain landscape and reminders of this past are among the destination’s many facets.
Water, paths and a glimpse into history
Fishing, sailing, stand-up paddling, rowing, canoeing and dragon boat activities are available at Muldestausee and Gröberner See. Sailing regattas and dragon boat, canoe and rowing competitions are also held on the 6.3-square-kilometre expanse of water at Muldestausee. This means individual water sports are complemented by competitions as a distinct part of the range of activities.
On the north shore, HAUS AM SEE offers a different perspective on the region: its permanent exhibition features more than 80 specimens of native animals and provides information about the reservoir’s former open-cast mining history. Additional programmes may vary. A visit therefore brings together nature topics and the story of how the lake was created, while allowing visitors to explore each in its own way.
The Mulde floodplain, scenic views and winter birds
The Mulde floodplain above Muldestausee includes floodplain forest, meadows, wooded areas, flood channels and old river channels. A walk from the inflow follows the upper edge of the slope of the Mulde Valley, offering wide views across the Mulde floodplain and the former Goitzsche mining area. At the inflow, the Mulde bridge near Pouch is a viewpoint overlooking the river delta that formed behind the inflow structure.
The seasons also change the natural scenery: in winter, the ice-free area around the inflow is a gathering place for northern waterfowl, including goosanders, common goldeneyes and tufted ducks. Muldestausee is also on the edge of DĂĽbener Heide Nature Park. A valuable biotope there provides a habitat for rare and endangered animal species. Those who focus on the landscape and wildlife will find a range of topics to explore in the surrounding area, alongside the water itself.
Pouch: tower history and panoramic views
Pouch is home to the Red Tower, built in the 13th century and standing 30 metres tall. Its viewing platform can be reached by climbing more than 105 steps. From the top, views extend across Goitzsche Landscape Park, Pouch, Muldestausee and DĂĽbener Heide. The tower offers a different experience from a walk at the inflow: here, a historic building and far-reaching views from an elevated vantage point come together.
Cycling and regional food stops
Numerous cycling and hiking trails run around Muldestausee. For a longer cycling tour, the Kohle-Dampf-Licht cycle route can be combined with the Elbe Cycle Route, the EuroVelo 1, the Berlin–Leipzig Cycle Route and the Mulde Valley Cycle Route. This combination offers a way to link several named cycle routes into a larger loop.
Above Muldestausee, the “Pannenkoek” Schachtbaude is located along the KOHLE | DAMPF | LICHT cycle route. Its menu includes pancakes, poffertjes and locally sourced meat products made in-house; the food selection may change. Gröberner Seekate offers fresh and smoked fish specialities, homemade game sausage, fresh eggs, selected wines and products from Dübener Heide. Product availability may also vary. Regional highlights therefore range from the landscape and its history to the offerings visitors can discover along the way.
Discover more destinations: Schlaitz, Pouch, Rösa, Plodda, Krina, Gröbern, Zörbig, Raguhn-Jeßnitz.
Go to the overview of destinations: Anhalt-Bitterfeld.
