Dückerschleuse, Heritage lock in Witzeeze, Germany.
The Dückerschleuse is a heritage lock on the Elbe-Lübeck Canal in Witzeeze, constructed from sandstone and granite with wooden gates. The site comprises the lock structure itself along with a lockmaster's residence and outbuildings that illustrate a complete historic waterway facility.
The lock was built in 1789 and rebuilt in 1815 following destruction by French forces. It served as part of the transportation network connecting Lübeck to Lauenburg until around 1900.
The lock complex preserves traces of the lockmaster's daily life, with a 1720 house that remains part of the site. Walking through the grounds, visitors can sense how people lived and worked here, their lives closely tied to the waterway's operation.
The lock is reached by following a marked path along the eastern bank of the canal from Witzeeze, with parking and information boards nearby. The site is easy to access and offers clear pathways for exploring the grounds.
The system operated by storing water over several days using only a single gate before allowing ships to pass during scheduled release days. This unusual method was necessary to manage the region's fluctuating water levels.
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