The Elbe-Lübeck Canal is a man-made waterway in northern Germany that connects the Elbe River to the Lübeck area. Completed in 1900, it spans approximately 62 kilometers and serves as an important shipping route, allowing vessels to bypass the longer journey around the Jutland Peninsula. This canal plays a crucial role in regional trade and transportation, facilitating the movement of goods between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It features several locks and bridges, accommodating various types of vessels, and supports both commercial and recreational boating activities.