New Steinhavel lock: milestone for water traffic between Berlin and MV

New Steinhavel lock: milestone for water traffic between Berlin and MV

Neustrelitz, Deutschland - The Steinhavel lock near Fürstenberg has found the old strength again. After five years of intensive construction period, the comprehensive work on this important traffic artery between Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg has now been completed. This reported the federal waterway and shipping management of the federal government. The complete replacement of all hydraulic engineering systems was carried out on time so that the new facilities can be used from now on.

The Steinhavel Staspere, which is located on the border between Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Brandenburg, is a central part of the upper Havel waterway and connects Berlin with the beautiful lake plate. This region is not only very popular with leisure captains, but also with many tourists. "With over 25,000 water vehicles per year, something is going on here," said a spokesman for the responsible authority. The traffic release for the new lock was pronounced in May 2022, so that consistent use was ensured during the water tourism season.

ecological aspects in focus

A special focus of the construction work was on ecological continuity. A new fish climbing facility was built to facilitate the hike of fish in the region. In addition, the dilapidated millweight was replaced - a step that is not only ecologically but also functionally important. The commissioning of these new facilities, including the fish climbing system, took place on November 5, 2024. The new boat drag for paddlers and canoeists will be put into operation on July 24th, which is a welcome addition, especially for nature lovers.

The total cost of the construction project was around 38 million euros, with a working group from Strabag AG, Otto Mette Wasserbau GmbH & Co. KG and Eurovia Verkehrsbau Union GmbH being responsible for implementation. Countless materials were used for the work. Among other things, around 6,000 m³ of concrete and 3,500 t of water modules were used to create a more stable and sustainable infrastructure.

A look into the future

The new lock has been running in a semi -automatic self -service mode since the beginning of the season 2025, which significantly simplifies the process for water sports enthusiasts. These modernizations make shipping more secure and more efficient and rely on a future -oriented water traffic policy.

The citizens are always informed about the new Instagram account of the Wasserstraßen- und Shipping Office Oder-Havel. At wsa-oder-havel.wsv.de there are exciting insights into the daily processes, current projects and developments in the field of waterway management. Interested parties can also find information about events and dates that affect the regional water sports community.

With these comprehensive measures on the Steinhavel, it is impressive how important a well -functioning waterway infrastructure is for the region and the residents. "There is something" for the water traffic between Mecklenburg and Berlin, and everyone involved has proven a good hand so that the opportunities for water tourism are still very popular.