A.G. Wildervanckkanaal
A.G. Wildervanckkanaal
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The A.G. Wildervanckkanaal is a canal located in the province of Groningen in the northeastern Netherlands, running between the Winschoterdiep and Veendam, with a further connection extending toward Bareveld. The canal has a water depth of 3 metres and a maximum permitted speed of 11 km/h. It operates on VHF channel 22 for bridge communications.
The canal passes through a largely practical, working waterway landscape. The stretch from Bareveld to the Geert Veenhuizerbrug spans approximately 7 kilometres and features 30 movable bridges and three locks. Bridges along the canal include the Zuidbroek railway bridge, the Meedener Bridge, the Geert Veenhuizen Bridge, and the De Vrijheid bicycle bridge. Bridge operation is available Monday to Friday around the clock, on Saturdays from 00:00 to 20:00, and on Sundays and public holidays from 09:00 to 19:00. Bridges can be requested via a report button at the bridge or via VHF radio.
The town of Zuidbroek lies near the southern end of the canal's connection with the Winschoterdiep and offers basic amenities. Veendam is situated at the northern end of the main canal section. From Veendam, a guided trip schedule operates toward Bareveld, with departures at 08:30 and 13:30, arriving at Bareveld at 11:00 and 14:45 respectively.
A connection to the Oosterdiep is accessible from the A.G. Wildervanckkanaal via the Langeboschmeer, which includes two movable bridges and one lock (Havenverlaat). The Westerdiepsterdallenkanaal branches off as well, featuring two fixed bridges with a minimum clearance height of 3.20 metres and a lock. Paddlers should be aware of the numerous movable bridges and locks along the route, as well as the 11 km/h speed limit shared with motorised vessel traffic, which may affect conditions on the water. The canal connects to the broader Groningen and Drenthe waterway network, making it a viable transit route for paddlers exploring the region.
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