Diemitz lock

Diemitz lock is a water management structure in Mirow that controls water levels between the upper lakes including Zootzensee, Schwarzer See, and Vilzsee, connecting them to Labussee above Canow. The facility allows boats to move between these interconnected bodies of water at different elevations.

The lock was established in the 13th century when Diemitz village was founded below a knight's castle and water connections between lakes became necessary. Since then it has remained an essential part of regional water management and navigation infrastructure.

The lock serves as a central meeting point where local fishermen exchange stories and knowledge about regional maritime traditions and fishing methods.

The lock is easily accessible to visitors and can be observed from the waterside promenade as boats pass through regularly. The best time to visit is during pleasant weather when boat traffic is active and the surroundings feel busier.

The lock is part of a system of four interconnected lakes that allows boats to navigate through different water elevations across considerable distances. This network connects one of the largest continuous lake systems in the region and handles roughly 40,000 vessels annually.