Schleuse Datteln, Canal lock in Datteln, Germany.
Schleuse Datteln is a lock on the Wesel-Datteln Canal that connects two waterways at different levels. The structure allows boats to move between these levels and continue their journey along the canal.
The lock was built in the early 1900s as part of the Wesel-Datteln Canal project. This project connected the Rhine region to eastern Germany and significantly improved inland shipping routes.
The lock represents German engineering excellence in water management, demonstrating the nation's commitment to maintaining efficient inland waterway transportation systems.
The lock is accessible to boats year-round, with regular maintenance keeping it in working order. Visitors can best observe the structure from the shore, especially when vessels are passing through.
The lock serves as one of six major water control structures along the 60-kilometer Wesel-Datteln Canal, managing water flow between the Rhine and Dortmund-Ems waterways.
Location: Datteln
GPS coordinates: 51.66850,7.35743
Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01
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