Important notice: Operation of the lock is possible on request. Please contact the lock management of the Zweckverband Region Finowkanal by email tourismus@zweckvernad-finowkanal.de (monday to friday) at least 24 hours in advance. Kupferhammer Lock is one of twelve listed historic locks on the Finowkanal, which together overcome a total height difference of 36 metres along a stretch of almost 30 kilometres. A lock was already constructed at the site of the former copper hammer mill during the initial construction of the Finowkanal in 1620. The present lock was completed as a new structure in 1875 and is still operated by hand by a lock keeper today. Portage for paddle boats is possible via the landing stages on the north bank. Location: Finowkanal (Fik) 75.90 kilometres Dimensions: Lock chamber: 43.30 m long, 9.60 m wide; Upper and lower gates: 5.27 m wide each Lift: 4.00 m
