Finow Canal
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The Finow Canal (German Finowkanal) is one of the oldest artificial waterways in Europe. Construction began in 1605.[1][2] The channel, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) long, is in the German state of Brandenburg in the Barnim district. It was built for the first time in 1605 and connects the Oder and Havel rivers. The Ragöse river flows into the canal.
After completion of the straighter Oder–Havel Canal in 1914, the economic relevance of the Finow Canal decreased. Today it is mainly used for tourism. The Experimental Radio Station Eberswalde is also at the Finow Canal.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Kulturlandschaft Finowkanal" (PDF) (in German).
- ↑ "Experience the Finowkanal region". Finowkanal. Retrieved 2026-08-18.
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- Canals in Brandenburg
- Eberswalde
- Federal waterways in Germany
- Canals opened in the 17th century
- Buildings and structures completed in 1605
- Transport infrastructure completed in the 1600s
- 1605 establishments in the Holy Roman Empire
- Havel basin
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