Masaryk Locks near Ústí nad Labem
Masarykova zdymadla u Ústí nad Labem
Bicycle friendly
Water
A major technical waterwork on the Elbe River, the Masaryk Locks were built between 1923 and 1936 to ensure navigability to Hamburg. The site includes locks, a hydroelectric power plant, and a weir, with a footbridge accessible to the public.

📜 A monumental technical waterwork on the Elbe River, ensuring navigability to Hamburg.
⚙️ Features two navigation locks, a hydroelectric plant, and a weir, with a public footbridge.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Cross the Elbe via a public footbridge, open to pedestrians and cyclists
🏞️ Enjoy beautiful views of the locks from nearby Střekov Castle
💡 Witness a marvel of engineering, with much original equipment still functional since 1936
🐟 Spot the fish pass, part of the weir system

Cost

💰 Free of charge.

Suggested Time

⏱️ Approximately 0.5 hours.

Getting There

📍 Located under the Střekov rock near Ústí nad Labem.
🗺️ Address: Masarykovo zdymadlo Střekov, Litoměřická 1043, 400 03 Ústí nad Labem
🧭 GPS: 50.637311, 14.050374

Managed By

🏢 Povodí Labe, státní podnik
📍 Víta Nejedlého 951/8, 500 03 Hradec Králové

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technical monumentengineeringhydroelectric power plantbridgesightseeingfree attraction