Bärenschleuse, Navigation lock in Wesel, Germany
Bärenschleuse is a navigation lock in Wesel located where Wurmflakstrasse and An der Issel streets meet the Issel River. It controls water levels along the river and functions as a key water management structure in the district.
The lock was built in the early 17th century to regulate water levels and fill the moats surrounding Wesel's fortified walls. It formed an essential part of the city's defensive infrastructure.
The name comes from the Low German word 'Baer', meaning lock or barrier in local dialect.
The structure remains operational through regular maintenance and is easily accessible from the nearby riverbank. The best time to visit is during moderate water flow, when you can better observe how the lock functions.
At this location, the drainage canal of the Drevenacker Landwehr flows into the Issel and marks historical territorial boundaries of the region. This convergence shows how waterways once served as natural borders and transportation routes.
Location: Wesel
GPS coordinates: 51.68444,6.66833
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26
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