The Krähenteich and Mühlenteich are at the southerly edge of Lübeck’s town centre.These two lakes are dams and connected to each other. The main outlet of the Wakenitz river is through these bodies of water. A culvert which runs under the Trave canal for 120 metres and flows into the Krähenteich serves as the supply. The Mühlenteich’s outlet is via a weir which is used to produce electricity.On the north bank of the Krähenteich is a bathing area which is popular with swimmers in the summer months. The other banks of the lake are used extensively by Lübeckers and tourists for leisure and recreational activities.