One of the seven wonders of Poland is closed. All because of the failure
This is one of the most interesting attractions in Poland, but it will not be available for some time. People who planned to take advantage of it during late August leave must wait. Not everything is lost, there are alternative options.
Sad news flows from Elbląg. On August 16, the so -called Circulation channel of the Kąty ramp. The information was provided by, among others Regional Water Management Board in Gdańsk. We also read about the situation in a Facebook post published on the “Zefir – Passenger Shipping” page. Until August 31, all famous ramps on the Elbląg Canal will be closed. Those who went there in the coming weeks must be patient or settle for other attractions.
The attraction of Elbląg has failed
On the ramps of the Elbląg Canal, tourists use special boats. Everything works on the principle of using water energy to move ships. Water flowing from a higher level of the canal drives water wheels or turbines, which in turn rotate the rope drums. Steel ropes are wound on the drums, and transport carts are attached to them. Ships are put on wheelchairs, and then the trolley is moved up or down on the track. In this way he overcomes the difference in water levels.
During the cruises you can admire the beautiful green areas of the region. On a ten-kilometer fragment of the Ostróda-Elbląg channel, ships cover the height of over 99 meters. Still, it’s not extremely, fast or terrible.
Currently, the booking system of these cruises has been suspended. However, replacement are available. You can use it on the Buczyniec ramp, where the route leads in a picturesque section of the channel to the town of Karczemka, and then returns to the starting point. After the cruise, you can take advantage of many attractions. among others See the safety gate, waters or visit the engine room in Buczyniec. It is also worth remembering that Elbląg, although underestimated, is full of interesting places.
This is one of the wonders of Poland
The ramps were created 160 years ago and are considered one of the seven wonders of Poland. You won’t find them in any other city. They love her, among others Lovers of water sports, but also interesting inventions and history. In Elbląg, the ship moves on the tracks placed on the grass in order to then plunge into the channel several times.
People responsible for ramps make sure that everything works like years ago. Modern amenities or navigation systems are not used, all to maintain the unique character of this place.
