Lock Plaue, Navigation lock in Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
Lock Plaue is a navigation lock on the Woltersdorfer Altarm section of the Plauer Canal that controls water levels between different parts of the waterway. The structure has chambers and gates designed to manage significant height differences in the water.
The lock was built to improve navigation on the Havel and connected canals and to open new trade routes for the region. Over time it became an important part of the local infrastructure for moving goods by water.
The lock's name comes from Plaue, the small town where it sits on the Havel River. Visitors can see the sturdy stone walls and gate system that show how the structure works in practice.
The lock operates during specific hours for boats and vessels that need to pass through. It's best to check ahead about current operating times and conditions before planning a passage.
The lock still shows the classic design of lock systems from that era with its mechanical details on view. Many visitors don't realize that it sits on an older river channel that was created by canal construction work.
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