Schleuse Stuttgart-Hofen, Lock and hydroelectric facility on Neckar River in Stuttgart, Germany
The Stuttgart-Hofen lock features a chamber design with a length of 110 meters and width of 11.90 meters on the Neckar River.
The lock construction started in 1955 and completed in 1957, marking a significant advancement in Stuttgart's water transportation infrastructure.
The facility represents number 21 in the sequence of locks from the Rhine River, connecting the districts of Hofen and Mühlhausen through the Hofener Bridge.
A central control station at Obertürkheim lock manages the water flow and vessel movements through remote operation systems.
The adjacent 3.4 megawatt hydroelectric power station generates electricity while regulating water levels for navigation purposes.
Location: Stuttgart
GPS coordinates: 48.83840,9.22392
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11
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