Dalsland canal

Upperud

Upperud by Lake Spången has been of great importance since ages. From the 17th to the 19th centuries it was the place for one of the biggest iron works, and it was an important harbour for reloading iron ore for transport to the many iron works in Dalsland and neighbouring Värmland.

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The roadbridge upstreams the upper lock seen from the waiting bridge.
The upstream gate of the upper lock is closed behind us.
Sailing towards the lower lock. The lock-keeper, who by the way bakes very nice bread, is manoveuring the gates from the panel at right.


The short route between the upper and lower locks.	The lower locks upper gates are closed behind us.	View towards west from the lower lock.

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The roadbridge upstreams the upper lock seen from the waiting bridge.	The upstream gate of the upper lock is closed behind us.	Sailing towards the lower lock. The lock-keeper, who by the way bakes very nice bread, is manoveuring the gates from the panel at right.