Vraňany - Hořín Canal

The Vraňany - Hořín Canal is a navigation waterway that connects the Vltava and Elbe Rivers through Central Bohemia with a series of lock chambers. The route allows vessels to pass between two major river systems by managing water levels along the channel.

The canal was built in the early 20th century to improve transportation links between two major river basins. This engineering project modernized inland shipping in Central Bohemia during that period.

The Czech Republic recognizes this waterway as a national cultural monument under registration number 1000145234, reflecting its engineering and historical importance.

The canal is navigable year-round, with water levels managed through the lock system. Visitors can explore the area on foot or watch boats passing through from various observation points along the waterway.

The lock mechanisms still use mechanical components from the original construction in 1905. These historic parts demonstrate the durability of early engineering and continue to function reliably after more than a century.

Location: Vraňany

Elevation above the sea: 165 m

GPS coordinates: 50.34861,14.47167

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07