Schleuse Wanne-Eickel, Navigation lock in Herne, Germany.
The Wanne-Eickel Lock system consists of two chambers spanning the Rhine-Herne Canal, with a south chamber measuring 190 meters long and 12 meters wide.
The original construction of the lock took place between 1906 and 1914, serving as a crucial connection point for industrial shipping in the Ruhr region.
The lock forms part of the Industrial Heritage Trail, connecting the historical waterways that shaped the development of North Rhine-Westphalia's industrial landscape.
The southern lock chamber operates 24 hours daily, enabling vessels to navigate an elevation change of 8.40 meters between canal sections.
The northern chamber, closed since 2003, stands as a testament to early 20th-century German engineering, awaiting reconstruction for modern shipping needs.
Location: Herne
Part of: Rhine–Herne Canal
GPS coordinates: 51.54740,7.16085
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
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