The locks in Töcksfors

The Stora Lee – Östen canal is located 112 meters above sea level. This makes it Sweden’s highest canal that communicates with the sea.

The lower lock is a single lock with a height difference of 5 m. Above the lock, a fixed road bridge crosses the canal, reducing the clearance from 15 m to 3.6 m. To pass through the locks, call the lock keeper from the call station at the waiting jetty. The upper lock is also a single lock with a height difference of 5.1 m. To pass through the locks, call the lock keeper from the call station sentry box.