Bridge at Lieper Lock – Lieper Lock loop from Niederfinow

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Bridge at Lieper Lock – Lieper Lock loop from Niederfinow

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Bridge at Lieper Lock – Lieper Lock loop from Niederfinow

01:51

7.29km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 6.84 km for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.41 km

View of the Finow Canal and Village Church

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3.22 km

Bridge at Lieper Lock

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A beautiful round trip from the ship lifts via the lock to Liepe and back again on the other side.

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3.38 km

Historic lock of the Finow Canal directly at the confluence of Finow Canal and Oder-Havel Canal. It is located in close proximity to the ship lift and can be committed as a change from one to the other shore.

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3.56 km

View of the old and new Niederfinow ship lift

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Impressive engineering achievement almost 100 years ago and today. You really feel small under the lift.

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3.67 km

Freier von Münchhausen Passenger Boat to Niederfinow Boat Lift

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Between March and October, scheduled trips are offered several times a day with the ships "Luise" and "Freiherr von Münchhausen II". The journey begins here at the landing stage in …

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4.50 km

Niederfinow Boat Lift Information Center

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In the information center, you will receive all important information for your stay at the two ship lifts. If you are interested in a visit or guided tour, corresponding tickets …

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4.69 km

Niederfinow Boat Lift

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Amazing construction from first half of 20th century! Worth a visit!
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The Niederfinow Boat Lift is the oldest working boat lift in Germany. It lies on the Oder-Havel …

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6.87 km

Niederfinow Drawbridge

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When ships pass by accident and the bridge is pulled up, you can see wonderfully how the traffic on the street is slowed down. All drivers get out and watch the boats crossing the bridge!

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7.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

1.94 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

2.02 km

1.11 km

591 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

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Comments

September 21, 2022,Das Schiffshebewerk aus nächster Nähe

On the occasion of a company outing, we took a closer look at the Niederfinow ship lift, which is well known at least to the people of Berlin and Brandenburg. It is a prime example of riveted steel construction. In a 1 1/2 hour tour, we were shown the technology and history of the unique engineering structure up close and …

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April 23, 2022,Schiffshebewerk Niederfinow + Rundweg

Niederfinow is often on our agenda, today a visit to the ship lift should also be included. At weekends, viewing is only possible as part of a guided tour. This is entertaining and you have the opportunity to leave the site at a self-determined time. A lot of gastronomy with a corresponding number of people can be found at the …

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