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Chicken ladder - Eldeschleuse Plau am See

Chicken ladder - Eldeschleuse Plau am See
Chicken ladder over Elde lock Plauer Hühnerleiter - until it was blown up in 1945, the bridge over the lock was a so-called swing bridge. When it was rebuilt, it was designed as an elevated bridge with strips nailed on instead of steps. The vernacular made it "Häuhnerledder" (chicken ladder). The name did not change with the new construction in 2003. From the bridge, you can watch the boats passing through the locks.river kilometer 120.05 - lift 1.33 m

Chicken ladder at the Eldeschleuse lock in Plau am See

The chicken ladder at the Elde lock in Plau am See is one of the most charming curiosities in inland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The unusual name goes back to the vernacular: when the original swing bridge over the Elde lock was blown up in 1945, a new high bridge was built with simple wooden slats nailed on instead of steps - the locals called it the "Häuhnerledder", or chicken ladder. The new bridge built in 2003 still bears this affectionately folksy name.

Lock system on the Elde - technology to watch

The Elde lock is located at river kilometer 120.05 and has a lift of 1.33 meters. From the bridge, you can watch the boats being locked directly - a quiet, fascinating spectacle that attracts young and old alike. Plau am See is located in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District, making it a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and nature lovers who also want to explore the nearby Baltic Sea coast with highlights such as Fischland-Darß-Zingst or the region around Rostock and Wismar.

Plau am See - excursion destination in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Plau am See ideally combines the inland and coastal regions. Visitors to the Hühnerleiter can combine their stay with a stroll through the historic old town of Plau am See. With its varied landscape of lakes, forests and the nearby Baltic Sea coast, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region offers a varied excursion program for every taste.