City Life · June 03, 2026
Lappwaldsee keeps growing: new paths for local recreation
A new lake is emerging from the former opencast mine — in 2026, further shoreline paths and viewpoints at the Lappwaldsee become accessible.
The Lappwaldsee, taking shape from the former lignite opencast mine near Helmstedt, fills a little more each year. In 2026, new shoreline paths, rest areas and viewpoints around the growing body of water are opened for local recreation. In the long term, the Lappwaldsee is set to become one of the largest artificial lakes in northern Germany, offering space for water sports, walks and cycling tours on the edge of the Lappwald forest. The city points out that some areas remain closed for safety reasons while flooding continues.
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