Herbrum lock

The Herbrum Lock contains two chambers measuring 165 meters in length, with the newer chamber spanning 12 meters in width and the older one 10 meters.

The original lock chamber was constructed in 1899 using embankment techniques, while a second chamber was added between 1964 and 1966 using sheet pile construction methods.

Engineers designed the lock with steel portal-supported lift gates, demonstrating German technical innovation in waterway infrastructure during the industrial development period.

The lock operates at scheduled times and connects the Dortmund-Ems Canal to the tide-influenced Ems Estuary, managing water level differences up to 2.7 meters.

Located as the northernmost lock of the Dortmund-Ems Canal, this structure requires careful timing of operations due to tidal influences and sediment accumulation in the downstream area.

Location: Papenburg

GPS coordinates: 53.03761,7.31814

Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:20