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Uelzen Lock I and II

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Uelzen Lock I and II

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    April 1, 2021

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    The Uelzen I and II locks near Esterholz were built when the Elbe Lateral Canal was being built from 1968 to 1976. After all, a height difference of 23 meters has to be overcome here.

    The locks Uelzen I and II belong to the so-called economy locks. In addition to the actual lock chamber, this lock shape has a few more arranged basins that can take up some of the water when the lock is emptied.
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    When the Elbe side canal was built in 1968-1976, a so-called saving lock was built near the village of Esterholz in order to overcome a difference in height of 23 …
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    1. View of the Elbe Lateral Canal – Uelzen's Historic Old Town loop from Bad Bodenteich

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Wrestedt, Uelzen, Lüneburg Heath, Lower Saxony, Germany

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