Wilhelmskanal, Canal structure in Heilbronn, Germany.
The Wilhelmskanal extends through Heilbronn, creating a waterway system that connects different sections of the Neckar River for maritime transportation purposes.
Construction of the canal began in March 1819 with 150 prison laborers digging a 70-meter-long and 12-meter-wide lock chamber foundation.
The canal area incorporates art installations, including the 2019 Bundesgartenschau exhibition featuring sculptures that integrate with the surrounding landscape.
Modern cyclists utilize the paths along the Wilhelmskanal, which offer routes of varying distances including an 18.9-kilometer water stair loop from Flein.
The original lock chamber remains operational and stands as the last manually operated lock system on the entire Neckar River network.
Location: Heilbronn
GPS coordinates: 49.14470,9.21347
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:03
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