Mittelland Canal

The Mittelland Canal, also known as the Midland Canal, is a major canal in central Germany. It forms an important link in the waterway network of the country, providing the principal east-west inland waterway connection. Its significance goes beyond Germany as it links France, Switzerland and the Benelux countries with Poland, the Czech Republic and the Baltic Sea.
  • Length: 325.7 km (202 mi)
  • Construction began: 1906
  • Date completed: 1938
  • Start point: Dortmund-Ems Canal at Hörstel near Rheine, Germany
  • End point: Elbe River and Elbe-Havel Canal near Magdeburg, Germany
Data from: en.wikipedia.org