The Weisshuhn Canal was built in 1889-91 to raft timber to supply the Weisshuhn paper mill. It is 3.6 km long, runs through 3 tunnels and over 2 aqueducts. It was also used to producte energy for the paper mill and the town of Opava. While rafting was discontinued in 1966, it is still used to generate energy.
Weisshuhn Canal
Kanál Carla Weisshuhna
Podolská 308
74741 Hradec nad Moravicí
Czech Republic
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