Kanalbrücke „Alte Fahrt“

The Kanalbrücke Alte Fahrt spans the Lippe River with three sandstone arches, measuring 70 meters in length and rising 18 meters above the water level.

Constructed in 1895 under the supervision of Royal Prussian Chief Construction Director Karl Hinckeldeyn, this bridge formed a crucial link in the Dortmund-Ems Canal system.

The bridge represents historicist architecture and stands as an engineering milestone along the Römer-Lippe-Route, which extends 400 kilometers from Detmold to Xanten.

Visitors can access the structure via adjacent footpaths and cycleways, connecting to the extensive network of trails along the Dortmund-Ems Canal system.

The bridge features an original water pumping system from 1897, which transferred water from the Lippe River to compensate for canal lock operations and evaporation.

Location: Olfen

Location: Datteln

Official opening: 1895

Architectural style: historicist architecture

GPS coordinates: 51.67920,7.37620

Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:06