Weilburger Schifffahrtstunnel, Canal tunnel in Weilburg, Germany
The Weilburg Ship Tunnel extends 195 meters beneath Mühlberg mountain, connecting the northern and southern sections of the Lahn River through the hillside.
Between 1844 and 1847, engineers constructed this tunnel to bypass a 2-kilometer river bend containing two weirs, making water transport more efficient.
The Latin inscription on the north portal commemorates Duke Adolph of Nassau, who commissioned this infrastructure project to enhance regional transportation.
Modern visitors navigate through the tunnel primarily by canoe or kayak, concluding their journey at a double lock system before returning to the natural river.
The tunnel forms part of the Weilburg Tunnel Ensemble, with parallel railway and road passages creating a transportation corridor through the mountain.
Location: Weilburg
Address: Ahäuser Weg
GPS coordinates: 50.48155,8.26544
Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:13
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