 The variations of water level of these locks range from at "Śluza Józefinki" to at "Śluza Okole" and "Śluza Czyżkówko", both equipped with dedicated tanks.Four locks are located on the eastern segment of the route, within Bydgoszcz territory, since the canal reaches its highest point about 2 km west of the city limits, where Vistula and Oder river basins divide.On a long section, water level is raised by .