Bärenschleuse, Navigation lock in Wesel, Germany
The Bärenschleuse lock stands at the intersection of Wurmflakstrasse and An der Issel streets, where the Issel River makes a 90-degree turn northwest.
The lock was constructed in the early 17th century to regulate water levels and fill the moats surrounding the fortified city of Wesel.
The name Bärenschleuse derives from the Low German word 'Baer', which means lock or barrier in the regional dialect.
The lock remains operational today due to regular maintenance work and serves as an essential water management structure in the Lackhausen district.
At this location, the drainage canal of the Drevenacker Landwehr joins the Issel River, marking historical territorial boundaries of the region.
Location: Wesel
GPS coordinates: 51.68444,6.66833
Latest update: March 15, 2025 06:19
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