Ober-, Mittel- und Untersee in der Ville-Seenkette, nature reserve in Germany
The Ober-, Mittel- and Untersee in the Ville-Seenkette are three connected lakes separated by small dams that create height differences between them. They formed in former mining areas and now cover roughly 58 hectares as a protected natural space with clear, mineral-rich water.
The lakes formed from brown coal mining operations in the late twentieth century and received protected status in 2003. This transformation from industrial extraction to nature reserve created a habitat where rare plants and migrating birds now find shelter.
The three lakes represent a transformation of industrial land into a natural refuge that shapes the local landscape. Visitors today use them mainly for quiet activities like bird watching or sitting peacefully by the water's edge.
Access is provided through marked walking paths that circle the lakeshores and allow for quiet observation. Visitors should stay on designated paths and maintain quiet conditions to avoid disturbing the protected wildlife.
The water holds an elevated mineral content that gives these lakes a slightly salty quality and supports special plant species like Charophytes. This mineral-rich composition allows the lakes to rarely freeze completely in winter, making them accessible year-round.
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