Germany
Lower Saxony
Lüneburg Heath
Gifhorn
Wasbüttel
Wasbüttel Security Gate (Elbe Lateral Canal)
Germany
Lower Saxony
Lüneburg Heath
Gifhorn
Wasbüttel
Wasbüttel Security Gate (Elbe Lateral Canal)
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 201 out of 224 cyclists
Location: Wasbüttel, Gifhorn, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany
Here, if necessary, the channel can be locked so that no water can flow on one side. They are never used, just for emergencies!
June 13, 2017
In the event of a dam breach, the canal is locked at these safety gates to prevent the canal from being displayed along its entire length
September 9, 2021
Gates erected in an emergency, which are closed when there is damage to the dams that prevents water from escaping.
June 14, 2017
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