Schleuse Stuttgart-Hofen, Lock and hydroelectric facility on Neckar River in Stuttgart, Germany
Schleuse Stuttgart-Hofen is a lock facility on the Neckar River that raises and lowers vessels between different water levels. The structure includes gates and mechanical systems controlled from a remote station to manage boat passages.
The facility was built between 1955 and 1957 as part of a project to develop the Neckar into a navigable waterway. Its completion created an important passageway that allowed larger boats and cargo vessels to travel through Stuttgart.
The lock connects different city districts and allows locals and visitors to access the river for recreation and transport. You can watch leisure boats and sporting vessels passing through regularly on their way along the waterway.
The best views are from the bridges and riverside walk that cross and follow the river. The facility is freely accessible and you can watch the activity and vessels pass through at any time.
Alongside the lock operates a power station that generates electricity while controlling water levels for navigation. This dual purpose makes it more than just a transport facility - it actively contributes to the city's power supply.
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