Lock of Herbede

The Lock of Herbede regulates water levels and enables vessels to navigate through different elevations on the Ruhr River near Witten-Herbede.

Since the early industrial period, this lock has facilitated the transportation of goods along the Ruhr River, supporting the economic growth of the region.

The Lock of Herbede belongs to three major heritage routes, including the Route of Industrial Heritage and the Technical Cultural Monuments Trail of Mark.

The lock continues to operate as an essential component of the Ruhr River navigation system, maintaining consistent water levels for maritime traffic.

This navigation structure represents the engineering achievements of German industrial development while connecting multiple waterway heritage trails in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Location: Witten

Part of: Route of Industrial Heritage – Early Industrialization, Route der Industriekultur – Geschichte und Gegenwart der Ruhr, Märkische Straße Technischer Kulturdenkmäler

GPS coordinates: 51.42167,7.29944

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:33