Schleuse Gleesen, Navigation lock in Emsbüren, Germany
The Gleesen Lock operates on the Dortmund-Ems Canal with a height difference of 6.37 meters between water levels, managing vessel traffic through its chambers.
The original lock chamber, constructed in 1898, measured 65.93 meters in length and 8.60 meters in width, featuring four water-saving basins.
The preservation of the 1898 chamber as an architectural heritage monument since 2002 represents the engineering achievements of German waterway construction.
The lock operates daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, controlled by the Bergeshövede control center, facilitating navigation for vessels up to Europa ship size.
A new lock chamber under construction will measure 135 meters in length and 12.5 meters in width, enabling passage for larger commercial vessels.
Location: Emsbüren
GPS coordinates: 52.45710,7.32950
Latest update: August 28, 2025 10:41
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