Brekke sluser, Lock system in Halden, Norway
The Brekke locks consist of four chambers that lift boats through a vertical distance of 26.6 meters along the Halden Canal system.
Canal inspector Engebret Soot initiated the construction of the Brekke locks in 1852 as part of the Halden Canal for timber transportation.
The locks represent a significant engineering achievement and continue to facilitate water transportation between Tistedal and Skulerud over 80 kilometers.
Visitors can purchase detailed boating maps at the Halden tourist office and navigate the well-marked channel system during summer months.
The Brekke locks feature the highest continuous lock stairs in Europe, complemented by an adjacent hydroelectric power station built in 1924.
GPS coordinates: 59.14800,11.55770
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:04
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