Obere Schleuse

The Obere Schleuse in Hinterhermsdorf is a barrage system on the German-Czech border river of Kirnitzsch and impounds the water over a length of 700 metres.
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  • Opening hours: May—October 9:30 AM—4:30 PM
  • Type: Amusement ride
  • Description: reservoir
  • Also known as: “Kahnfahrt Obere Schleuse”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Niedermühle Hinterhermsdorf and Steinberg.

Building
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is a building, which is situated 740 metres north of Obere Schleuse.

Peak
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is a peak.

Church
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The Angel Church is an Evangelical-Lutheran church in Hinterhermsdorf which overlooks this village. Its name, unusual for a Protestant church, comes from the Baroque baptismal angel that decorates the interior. is situated 2½ km northwest of Obere Schleuse.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Zadní Doubice and Hinterhermsdorf.

Locality
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is a locality.

Village
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is a village, which is situated 2½ km northwest of Obere Schleuse.

Village
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is a village and administrative part of in in the of the . According to the 2021 Czech census, it has 18 inhabitants and 23 buildings. is situated 4½ km northeast of Obere Schleuse.

Obere Schleuse

Latitude
50.91001° or 50° 54′ 36″ north
Longitude
14.38741° or 14° 23′ 15″ east
Open location code
9F2PW96P+2X
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1085334943
Open­Street­Map feature
attraction=­boat_ride
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q1325960
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Satellite Map

Discover Obere Schleuse from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Czech to German—“Obere Schleuse” goes by many names.
  • Czech: “Horní Splav”
  • Czech: “Obere Schleuse”
  • Dutch: “Obere Schleuse”
  • French: “Obere Schleuse”
  • German: “Obere Schleuse”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Kamel and Liebesinsel.

Nearby Places

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