Salzgittersee
Artificial lake
Salzgittersee is a 2.1 km long and 0.8 km wide lake to the west of the city Salzgitteraner part Lebenstedt. On the 75 -acre man-made lake is a 25 acre island that is reached by a bridge.
Formation
The first thought of creating a recreation area in the valley of the small rivers Fuhse and flute ( tributary of the Fuhse ) dates from the mid -1930s, but in 1958 there was the first concrete plans and 1959, the survey work of the Fuhsetales was taken. To facilitate the financing of the project, the company and quarrying GmbH (later FELS -Werke, a company of the then Salzgitter AG) was transferred to the economic exploitation of the gravel deposit in the future area of the lake. On the west side of the lake is a gravel and a concrete plant were built, where the dredged gravel was processed. The gravel extraction, which was operated at the end only on the north shore, was finally discontinued in 1976.
The groundbreaking ceremony for receiving the dredging was on October 5, 1960. Already on 27 May 1963, a partial area of the then 34 -acre lake for swimming and water sports operation could be released. In the following years, the plans for the size of the lake has been steadily expanded in 1967 was expected already with a water surface of 42 ha, 50 ha and in 1968 it was as a final planning target an area of 75 ha has been specified since April 1972. The Fuhse was moved 1964-1971 in two steps to the west, so that it no longer flowed through the lake. Thus, the lake has no surface inflow and is only of a strong groundwater flow (16 l / sec) fed, which runs parallel to the flute in the gravelly subsoil.
The heaped up in the dredging of the lake 25 acre island in 1974 connected by a bridge pylon with the western shore. 1976/77 an ice rink was built near the bridge. A total of 20 ha area for playing, for leisure and recreation have been created around the Salzgittersee.
Recreational operation
Salzgittersee is a popular leisure and recreation area of the city of Salzgitter. Apart from bathing to the each over 1 km long sandy beaches on the east and west banks, it is also possible to dive, sail, rowing and surfing. The operation of boat motors is prohibited. On the west side, a commercial water-plant is operated. The lake is surrounded by a 15 km long well-developed road network. Regularly take place on and around the lake events such Volkstriathlon, New Year's run, Torch swimming, dragon boat races, Operetta and rowing and sailing competitions.
Boats and ships
Directly on Salzgittersee canoes, kayaks and all associated equipment can be rented.
Baden
The water quality is checked during the bathing season regularly by the health department. The lake has two beaches.
Running
Since October 2008, there are four designated and certified by the Lower Saxony Association of Athletics Federations running routes.
Ice skating
If the thickness of the ice of the lake in winter is 15 cm, is the city government by raising a red and white pennant in the amount of the pirate playground officially the lake within a defined and marked area to enter freely. For ice skating can be used alternatively to the nearby ice rink.
Pirate playground
A 4,500 -square-foot pirate playground is to be found not far from the pool hall. It is equipped with many climbing and sliding opportunities.
Reisemobilstellplatz
Directly on Hallenfreibad early 2010 created a caravan site for twelve motorhomes. It is equipped with electricity and running water.
Clubs
On Salzgittersee there are about ten nautical clubs.