Messages for boaters
To ensure that your trip on the Finowkanal is relaxed and safe, you will find all the latest information on possible closures and temporary restrictions here. This means you are well informed and can plan and enjoy your tour with ease.
Due to the renovation of the locks on the Finowkanal, there will be long-term restrictions on the waterway.
Closed locks:
Ruhlsdorf, Leesenbrück, Grafenbrück, Schöpfurt, Heegermühle, Wolfswinkel
Operation on request:
Kupferhammer, Drahthammer
( 24h in advance under: +49 151 724 388 71)
Open locks:
Stadtschleuse, Ragöse, Stecher, Liepe
Start of season 18.04.2026
With the exception of the Schöpfurt lock, it is unfortunately not possible to transfer canoes.
Contact lock management Finowkanal:
By telephone during lock operating hours: +49 151 724 388 71 or by email at: tourismus@finowkanal.info
Current information on lock operating times and disruptions or closures can also be found at ELWIS
Current water levels can be found at pegelonline.