Schleuse Kelheim, Navigation lock in Kelheim, Germany.
Schleuse Kelheim is a navigation lock in Bavaria that forms part of a major waterway engineering system. The structure handles regular barge traffic and operates through a sophisticated water management process.
The lock was built during the 1970s as part of an ambitious project to improve inland waterway routes across Germany. Its opening in the late 1980s marked a key milestone in connecting different river systems.
The lock is part of a major waterway connecting distant regions and enabling commercial shipping. Visitors can observe how this structure shapes the daily rhythm of barge traffic and regional trade.
Visitors can observe the structure from footpaths and viewing points while watching boats pass through. The best time to watch is during operating hours when regular traffic moves through.
The system is controlled remotely from a distant control center without needing staff on-site. This modern automation allows efficient operation without traditional lock operators.
Location: Kelheim
Part of: Rhine-Main-Danube Canal
GPS coordinates: 48.92428,11.85006
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47
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