Old train bridge, Lehnitzschleuse, Oranienburg, Germany

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Germany Old train bridge, Lehnitzschleuse, Oranienburg

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This abandoned bridge for trains across the Order-Havel-Kanal is part of the Nazi forced labor harbor KZ Außenlager Klinkerwerk. The bridge itself is closed via large gates. (for historical details in German, see http://www.stiftung-bg.de/gums/de/geschichte/kzsachs/klinkerwerk/klink06.htm )

Photography Tips

The waterway is very calm, so it is perfect for reflections - come on a day without wind. There's only trees around, which makes it easy to get a good background.

Travel Information

The western side is easily accessible. The parking spot is small but quite close, with a nice walk. along the waterway is a long distance bicycle way. Closest train station is Oranienburg, where also S-Bahn comes from Berlin.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing All timings are equally good

Sunrise & Sunset 08:15 - 15:56 | current local time: 12:26

Photo Themes Abandoned Bridge concentration camp forced labor nazi era Railroad Train

Locations Brandenburg Oranienburg Oder-Havel-Kanal Eastern Germany

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