Masaryk Locks
Bicycle friendly
Water
Technically perfect water structure near Ústí nad Labem, offering beautiful views and historical significance, ideal for pedestrians and cyclists.

📜 Technically perfect water structure built 1923-1936 to ensure river navigability. 🔍 Features two navigation locks, hydroelectric power station, weir, and fish pass. #Why Go 🌊 Observe ships passing through navigation locks 🚶‍♀️ Cross the Elbe on a footbridge open year-round for pedestrians and cyclists 📸 Enjoy beautiful views, especially from Střekov Castle or Vysoký Ostrý ⚙️ Admire a significant and historically important technical water work, with much original equipment still functional since 1936 🐟 Spot the fish pass, part of the weir system, and observe a 10-meter level difference #Why Avoid ⚠️ Access to the lock facility is limited to special events only #Cost 💰 Free of charge. #Hours 🕒 Footbridge open year-round; lock facility open only on special occasions (March, April, September) #Tips 🍽️ Restaurant Labská bašta is about 500m away 🚶‍♀️ Combine your visit with a hike to Střekov Castle or Vysoký Ostrý for scenic views #Getting There 📍 Located under the Střekov rock near Ústí nad Labem.