Elbe–Havel Canal
The Elbe–Havel Canal is a 56-kilometre-long waterway in Germany. It links Magdeburg, on the River Elbe, with Brandenburg on the River Havel.[1]
Elbe-Havel Canal | |
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Course of the Elbe-Havel Canal | |
Specifications | |
Length | 56 km (35 mi) |
Geography | |
Start point | Elbe and Mittellandkanal near Magdeburg, Germany |
End point | Havel at Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany |
Since 2003, the Elbe–Havel Canal has been connected to the Mittelland Canal by the unique Magdeburg Water Bridge, which crosses above the River Elbe. The Mittelland Canal provides a connection to the west of Germany. To the east, the River Havel connects to the Oder-Havel Canal, and the Elbe–Havel Canal thus forms part of a continuous waterway from the west to Berlin and Poland.[1][2]
References
- Sheffield, Barry (1995). Inland Waterways of Germany. St Ives: Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson. ISBN 0-85288-283-1.
- Sheffield, Barry (2007). "Inland Waterways of Germany - Supplement 2" (PDF). St Ives: Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson. Retrieved 2010-05-14.
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