Boker Kanal, Historic irrigation canal in Paderborn, Germany
The Boker-Heide-Kanal stretches 32 kilometers from Paderborn to Lippstadt, featuring linear plantings of poplars along its banks.
Constructed in 1853 under Hermann Wurffbain's direction, the canal transformed the agricultural potential of the nutrient-poor sandy Boker Heide region.
The canal system represents a significant technical monument in Westphalia, demonstrating 19th-century engineering and agricultural development methods.
The canal currently functions as a groundwater regulation system and offers cycling paths along its tree-lined banks from Paderborn to Lippstadt.
The irrigation network included 16 main locks that could water an area up to 3 kilometers wide, marking an advanced engineering achievement for its time.
Location: Paderborn
Location: Delbrück
Location: Lippstadt
Location: North Rhine-Westphalia
GPS coordinates: 51.75250,8.57172
Latest update: March 12, 2025 00:31
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