Lake Felix

Lake Felix enjoys an idyllic woodland setting in the Muskau Bend Geopark. Natural ravines and the remnants of open-cast mines combine to form a unique landscape here. Between 1850 and 1960, brown coal was mined both above and below ground in the surrounding area. Lake Felix was created by flooding the former Felix pit. Starting in the 1970s, a group of holiday chalets was built on the lakeshore. The lake’s very own landmark, a viewing tower, was added in October 2004. The top platform offers amazing vistas across the Lusatian woodlands and the course of the Muskau Bend with its gorges and gullies.

Facts and figures

• Size of the lake: 12.6 ha

Water sports

Swimming, diving

Water tourism activities are permitted throughout the year

Swimming

The lake’s beach has been left to develop naturally. It is a great spot to soak up the sun or swim in the lake, and is also open to nudists. The water quality is monitored by Spree-Neisse district council and has been classified as suitable for bathing. Parking and toilet facilities are available at the lake. The beach is not supervised.

Leisure facilities and activities

• Beach volleyball, 2 courts with seating area
• Beach soccer, 1 pitch
• 36 metre viewing tower
• 3 km cycle trail around the lake