Henrichenburg Ship Lift – Henrichenburg New Lock loop from Waltrop
Henrichenburg Ship Lift – Henrichenburg New Lock loop from Waltrop
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Henrichenburg Ship Lift – Henrichenburg New Lock loop from Waltrop
00:52
14.4km
60m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 8.63 km for 90 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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5.37 km
Henrichenburg Old Shaft Lock (1914–1989), Waltrop Lock Park
Highlight • Monument
Technically speaking, the new elevator has the same construction principle as the old one, but the construction has been simplified. The number of floats in 52.5 m deep shafts has been reduced to two to compensate for the trough weight of 5000 t and a sub-level is eliminated because the trough and posture gates are designed as hinged gates (they turn downwards). The spindles are located in four separate towers, on a connecting elevator scaffold was omitted.
The new lift soon became too small for the requirements of canal shipping. In 1989, for example, the current savings lock with a length of 190 m, a width of 12 m and a drumming depth of 4 m was built next door.
The new elevator was used until December 2005, then shut down due to technical problems. A re-commissioning is questionable for cost reasons, especially since the port of Dortmund no longer has the freight volume of earlier days. If, however, - as in spring 2006 - problems or maintenance work on the modern lock, the port of Dortmund can no longer be called.
In order to fight for the preservation of the lift, a sponsorship association has since been established. He would like to receive the hoist not only as a building, but also in a serviceable condition.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerk_Henrichenburg#Das_neue_Hebewerk
A visit to these monuments of industrial history is always worthwhile, not only for technology fans. Canal shipping has contributed significantly to our modern life, as it has made it possible to transport goods and manufactured goods in ever-increasing demand. If you visit this highlight, you should not miss the rest of the fascinating Lock Park Waltrop, here are many other highlights on a visit and offer attractions and opportunities for rest.
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5.85 km
Friedenskirche at the Ship Lift
Highlight • Religious Site
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7.29 km
Historic Canal Construction Office
Highlight • Historical Site
7.68 km
Demut Billboard – Pictures by the Canal, Old Henrichenburg Ship Lift
Highlight • Monument
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8.21 km
Henrichenburg Ship Lift
Highlight • Monument
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8.68 km
Henrichenburg New Lock
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9.08 km
LWL Industrial Museum Waltrop Lock Park
Highlight • Monument
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14.4 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.50 km
3.07 km
1.79 km
1.04 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
10.5 km
1.33 km
1.16 km
875 m
596 m
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