Kanalüberführung Münster-Gelmer

The navigable aqueduct consists of four arched openings spanning 12.60 meters each, constructed with Ibbenbürener sandstone pillars and brick-lined concrete vaults.

Built between 1893 and 1897 during the construction of the Dortmund-Ems Canal, the structure initially accommodated vessels weighing up to 600 tons.

The aqueduct demonstrates the engineering capabilities of late 19th-century Germany, particularly in transportation infrastructure development during industrialization.

The structure stands at the border between Münster and Greven, with ongoing construction work on the New Channel expected to continue until 2026.

Allied bombers damaged the original aqueduct in August 1940, causing canal water to flow into the Ems River, with repair marks still visible today.

Location: Greven

Location: Münster

GPS coordinates: 52.04010,7.68042

Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:41