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Kaolinsee, Artificial lake in Hohburg, Germany

The Kaolinsee spreads across 8.3 hectares and features a narrow passage dividing it into larger northern and smaller southern sections connected by a bridge.

The lake formed after 1964 when flooding filled the void left by extensive kaolin mining operations that began in 1901 under Baron Adolf von Schönberg.

Local residents refer to the water body as 'de Kali' or 'de Grube' in their regional dialect, reflecting the mining heritage of the area.

Two free parking areas provide access to the lake's beach areas, forest sections, and designated swimming zones along the 1.8-kilometer shoreline path.

Divers explore the lake's underwater environment, where mining vehicles and equipment remain from when the quarry was flooded.

GPS coordinates: 51.40833,12.78767

Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:21

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