Plan Incliné de Saint-Louis-Arzviller

The Saint-Louis-Arzviller boat lift operates on a 136-meter track, moving vessels 44.55 meters vertically using a water-filled caisson system on steel rails.

The construction in 1969 replaced seventeen locks that previously required vessels to spend an entire day navigating through a four-kilometer stretch of canal.

Engineers and maritime professionals gather at this structure to study its mechanical innovations and contributions to inland water transportation development.

The boat lift reduces transit time between Vitry-le-François and Strasbourg to four minutes, accommodating up to 39 vessels each day with minimal water consumption.

Two concrete counterweights of 450 tonnes each support the massive caisson measuring 41.5 meters long and 5.5 meters wide as it transports vessels vertically.

Location: Saint-Louis

Inception: January 1, 1969

Address: 200 Rue du Plan Incliné, 57820 Saint-Louis, France 57820 Saint-Louis

Phone: +33387253069

Website: https://plan-incline.com

GPS coordinates: 48.71595,7.21834

Latest update: March 16, 2025 20:33