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Ostróda Lock (Elbląg Canal)

Ostróda, 14-100, woj. warmińsko-mazurskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Aqueducts / Locks

Ostróda Lock

A chamber lock on the Elbląg Canal located in the centre of Ostróda. It regulates the level difference between Lake Drwęckie and Lake Pauzeńskie, enabling the safe passage of ships and tourist vessels.

Technical data

  • Originally made of brick, opened in 1876
  • Rebuilt (concreted) in the 1920s-1930s
  • Chamber length: over 29 m

Practical information

Scope

  • An operating chamber lock on the Elbląg Canal route, in the town centre

Season and hours

Open during the navigation season. Administrator: Polish Waters (RZGW Gdańsk).

Getting there

The centre of Ostróda; convenient access, with the port and marina of the Ostróda-Elbląg Shipping Line nearby.

Seasonality: navigation season

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Komunikacja miejska
  • Pieszo

Source: https://zegluga.com.pl/sluzy-kanalu-elblaskiego/; https://kanal-elblaski.pl/region/sluzy-kanalu-elblaskiego.html; https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kana%C5%82_Elbl%C4%85ski

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