Danube River Lock - Ulm, BW, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member [somnambulist]
N 48° 25.376 E 010° 01.603
32U E 575959 N 5363818
There's a two-way lock at the hydroelectric power station located at the Danube in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Waymark Code: WMQT0F
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 03/25/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
Views: 3

There's a two-way lock at the hydroelectric power station located at the Danube in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

As the hydroelectric power station was built in 1953 it was necessary to ensure a further drive for smaller ships on the Danube. The ships are lifted round about 7 meters. The length of the lock is 30m and its width is 2m.

Waterway Name: Neckar River

Connected Points:
City of Ulm / hydroelectric power station at the Danube


Type: Lock

Date Opened: 01/01/1953

Elevation Difference (meters): 7.00

Site Status: Operational

Date Closed (if applicable): Not listed

Web Site: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Logs marked as “visits” should be made after physically visiting the waymark location. Include a picture taken during the visit. Notes may be logged by individuals who have visited the web site or looked at the online information and would like to provide comments or feedback on the waymark.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Waterway Locks, Planes and Lifts
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.