Lehnitzschleuse

Lehnitzschleuse is a two-section lock on the Havel-Oder waterway with a chamber measuring 125 meters long and nearly 12 meters wide. It connects different water levels and allows vessels to navigate the elevation change.

The first lock was built in 1910, followed by a larger second lock completed in 1940. These expansions were part of the modernization of German waterways during that period.

A memorial exhibition near the lock documents forced labor at the Klinkerwerk satellite camp during World War II. Visitors can learn about this difficult chapter of the area's past.

View the lock from an elevated spot to watch vessels pass through. The nearby cafe is a good place to observe the operation while spending time by the water.

The lock overcomes a 5.65-meter elevation difference and connects Berlin with Szczecin on a continuous shipping route. This makes it a crucial junction for inland navigation between two major ports.

Location: Oranienburg

GPS coordinates: 52.76820,13.28020

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01