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Griebnitz Canal
German Canal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Griebnitz Canal (German: Griebnitzkanal, pronounced [ˈɡʁiːpnɪts.kaˌnaːl] ⓘ), formerly known as the Prinz-Friedrich-Leopold-Kanal, is a canal in the western suburbs of Berlin, the capital city of Germany. It consists of a chain of small lakes: the Stölpchensee (German: [ˈʃtœlpçn̩ˌzeː] ⓘ), Pohlesee (IPA: [ˈpoːləˌzeː]), and Kleiner Wannsee (IPA: [ˈklaɪnɐ ˈvanˌzeː] ⓘ), together with artificial channels linking them together.[1]
Griebnitz Canal | |
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![]() The Alsen bridge on the Griebnitz Canal | |
Specifications | |
Length | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
Minimum boat draft | 1.3 metres (4.3 ft) |
Minimum boat air draft | 5 metres (16 ft) |
Geography | |
Start point | Griebnitzsee |
End point | Großer Wannsee |
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The canal connects the Griebnitzsee, a lake on the course of the Teltow Canal, with the Großer Wannsee, a lake on the course of the River Havel. Including the three intermediate lakes, it has a length of 3.9 kilometres (2.4 mi) and is navigable by boats with a draught of up to 1.3 metres (4 ft 3 in). It has no locks, but is crossed by three bridges, with a maximum clearance of 5 metres (16 ft).[1]