Schleuse Hünxe, Navigation lock in Hünxe, Germany.
Schleuse Hünxe is a double-chamber lock system on the Wesel-Datteln Canal in North Rhine-Westphalia. The two parallel chambers allow vessels to overcome height differences in the water level and navigate the canal in both directions.
The system was built as part of infrastructure development to connect inland waterway routes and improve cargo transportation across regions. Its construction integrated the canal into a larger network serving commercial shipping needs.
The lock represents German engineering excellence in water management, serving as an educational site for students studying hydraulic mechanisms.
You can observe the lock from the adjacent pathways on foot without needing any special arrangement. The best views come from the bank areas where ship traffic is clearly visible.
The lock operates with an integrated pumping system that keeps water levels stable regardless of season. This allows continuous ship traffic even during dry periods when natural water supply is limited.
Location: Hünxe
GPS coordinates: 51.64790,6.77513
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13
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