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Oleśnica, gmina Pasłęk, powiat elbląski, woj. warmińsko-mazurskie
The Oleśnica inclined plane is one of the five dry inclined planes of the Elbląg Canal, overcoming the greatest difference in water levels of all the planes in the system.
The facility is located at approx. km 41.6–42.0 of the Elbląg Canal, near the village of Oleśnica, in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, on the inter-plane section Całuny–Jelenie–Oleśnica–Kąty–Buczyniec.
The inclined plane was built as part of the construction of the Elbląg Canal (1844–1860) according to Georg Jacob Steenke's design. The entire canal is a Monument of History (2011) and a technical monument.
The inclined plane's track is 479 m long, and the facility overcomes a level difference of 24.20 m – the greatest of all the canal's inclined planes. Vessels are carried overland on carriages powered by water energy.
An attraction for passengers of cruises along the Elbląg Canal and for lovers of hydro-engineering monuments.
Cruises on the canal take place seasonally. Details from the navigation operator.
Vicinity of the village of Oleśnica (Pasłęk municipality); access by car or as part of a cruise.
