Canal Alster-Trave, Summit level canal between Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
The Alster-Beste Canal extends for 5 kilometers, connecting natural waterways of Alster, Norderbeste, Beste, and Trave rivers through moorland terrain.
Construction started in 1526 when Hamburg and Lübeck reached an agreement with King Frederick I of Denmark to finance this waterway project.
The canal represents one of northern Germany's early engineering projects, featuring 23 locks and 26 bridges to overcome an elevation difference of 8 meters.
A hiking trail now follows the former canal route through Nienwohld and Sülfeld moors, where remnants of historical lock basins remain visible.
The canal operated for only 21 years until 1550, primarily transporting wood, lime, peat, and glacial erratics between Hamburg and Lübeck.
Location: Hamburg
Location: Schleswig-Holstein
Official opening: 1529
GPS coordinates: 53.80149,10.22903
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:50
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