Trails in the Silesian and Opole Provinces

The Gliwice Canal was created as a result of a decision by the German authorities in 1932 concerning the replacement of the Kłodnica Canal with a more modern technical solution. It was opened in 1939. Along the length of almost 41 km, 6 double chamber locks were built, which today are considered monuments of technology. These are the locks: Łabędy, Dzierżno, Rudziniec, Sławięcice, Nowa Wieś, and Kłodnica. An engineering curiosity is the collision-free crossing of the canal with the Kłodnica river located below the Nowa Wieś lock. The beginning of the canal is in Kędzierzyn-Koźle at the 98th kilometer of the Oder, and the end – in the port basin of the Gliwice Port. Currently, you can go on three-hour cruises on the canal by the "Silesia" ship – they are organized in the summer season from the "Damen" shipyard. Additional information: Information about cruises: http://www.rejsykozle.pl Free parking by the Damen shipyard.