Kanalkreuz Datteln, Waterway intersection in Datteln, Germany
The Kanalkreuz Datteln forms a major junction where the Dortmund-Ems Canal and Wesel-Datteln Canal intersect, creating an essential transportation network for maritime traffic.
Construction of this waterway intersection began in the 1970s and reached completion in 1988, marking a new era in German inland water transportation.
The Dattelner Kanalfestival, initiated in 1969, brings together local residents and visitors to celebrate the maritime heritage through boat events and waterside activities.
The waterway intersection provides 85 kilometers of lock-free navigation routes, enabling efficient commercial shipping and recreational boating throughout the region.
As Europe's largest canal junction, the Kanalkreuz Datteln manages water levels between locks in Herne, Datteln, Hamm, and Münster across 17 kilometers of waterways.
Location: Datteln
GPS coordinates: 51.65570,7.36118
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:43
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