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Mała Ruś Lock (Elbląg Canal)

Mała Ruś, gmina Ostróda, woj. warmińsko-mazurskie

  • Curiosities & Technology
  • Aqueducts / Locks

Mała Ruś Lock

A chamber lock on the Elbląg Canal, the first lock on the canal built of brick. It enables the level difference between Lake Szeląg Wielki and Lake Pauzeńskie to be overcome.

Technical data

  • Opened in 1876
  • Originally a brick structure

Practical information

Scope

  • An operating chamber lock on the Elbląg Canal route

Season and hours

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

Getting there

The village of Mała Ruś, Ostróda municipality; access via local roads.

Seasonality: navigation season

Source: https://kanal-elblaski.pl/obiekty/sluzy/71,sluza-mala-rus.html; https://zegluga.com.pl/sluzy-kanalu-elblaskiego/