Eldeschleuse

Lock Plau am See, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What to expect

Eldeschleuse is a place located in Plau am See, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The nearby Plauer See is a lake with a surface area of approximately 38.4 km2 and a maximum depth of 25.5 meters. It is the third largest lake in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the seventh largest in Germany. The lake has connections to other lakes and rivers, including the Elde and the Müritz-Elde-Wasserstraße. There are many tourist facilities around the Plauer See, such as camping sites and a circular cycle path. The lake is surrounded by a nature reserve and is home to various wildlife. The nearby town of Plau am See has a lowland castle and a hubbrücke, a technical monument that was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1991/92. The town is a center of tourism in the region and offers various activities and amenities for visitors

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Mecklenburg Lakes: Trip to Plau am See

Mecklenburg Lakes: Trip to Plau am See
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked along the river Elde, passing the Eldeschleuse (lock) and the 'Hühnerleiter' (chicken ladder), a small footbridge. We then turned towards the town center

Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the ducks and swans, and the cute little houses along the water. The whole scene was very picturesque ✨