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Elbe-seitenkanal




Construction of the Elbe-Seitenkanal was started in 1968, and the canal was opened in June 1976. Due to a dam rupture, it was closed from July 1976 until June 1977. The difference in elevation between the Mittelandkanal and the Elbe is 61 m, which is achieved by a Lock (23 m) in Uelzen , and a Boat Lift (38 m) in Scharnebeck . There are small Port s along the canal in Lüneburg , Uelzen and Wittingen .


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