Fahrradtour im Leipziger Neuseenland - Zwischen Seen und Geschichte

Bike Tour Through a Forgotten Land | Leipzig New Lake District & Open-Cast Mining History In this video, I'll take you on a special bike tour from Leipzig southwards, into the Leipzig New Lake District – a region that today captivates visitors with its lakes and nature, but has a turbulent past. On my route, I visit two sites that commemorate the consequences of lignite mining: the memorial in Großzössen and the Trianon near Zwenkau. What looks idyllic today was once marked by destruction: entire villages had to disappear for the open-cast mines. This tour is less about physical activity and more about reflecting on change, loss, and remembrance – and that's precisely what makes it so special. I'll show you not only beautiful bike paths in the New Lake District, but also the traces of the past, which are visible today in the form of memorial sites. If you're interested in cycling tours around Leipzig, cycling with depth, outdoor adventures, or the history of open-cast mining in Saxony, then this video is just right for you. ... _______ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Through Leipzig's South and the Bankruptcy Cycle Path 4:49 From Böhlen to Thierbach 8:26 Via Country Roads to Neukieritzsch 10:06 Beware of Blue-Green Algae 14:17 The Story Behind the Leipzig New Lake District 15:53 ​​Your Destination, My Route 18:40 From Neukieritzsch to Zwenkau 19:55 The Trianon 22:00 Outro _______ Music: https://share.epidemicsound.com/y94z4a Equipment: Camera: Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Insta360 X5 Drone: DJI Mini 3 Pro Bicycle: CUBE Nuroad C:62 EX Water Bottle Holder*: https://amzn.to/4nmMST7 Water Bottles*: https://amzn.to/4qnB3it Hydration bladder & backpack*: https://amzn.to/4nXJvmS Bicycle frame bag*: https://amzn.to/4qpJRo0 Helmet*: https://amzn.to/3JjEhCM Glasses*: https://amzn.to/4huOrxk Cap*: https://amzn.to/3L1MrQV Puncture repair kits Tubeless*: https://amzn.to/4o9HPXy Inner tube*: https://amzn.to/4hlhS4y Pumper*: https://amzn.to/4huPvBm Navigation*: https://amzn.to/47qc3yx Gloves*: https://amzn.to/47nSfNr Clothing: https://ryzon.net/ More cycling videos can be found here:    • Abenteuer auf zwei Rädern   My hiking tours can be found here:    • Berg & Tal - Meine Wandertouren   Link to the tour: https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/266... 📢 Note: Some links are affiliate links (*). If you buy through these links, I receive a small commission – the price remains the same for you. _______ Follow me for more on social media: Instagram   / loreenstravelstories   TikTok   / loreenstravelstories   #biketour #gravelbike #bikeblog #cycling