In 1804 Napoleon ordered the construction of a canal between the Rhine and the Meuse. In order to overcome the water difference between the two rivers, several locks were to be built. One of them is at the intersection of the Nordkanal and the Obererft.

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October 23, 2020

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"... THE EPANCHOIR OF THE NORTH CANAL IN NEUSS - Napoleon's legacy
They were stars of their time. The French engineers who built the legendary Canal du Midi in southern …

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1. Erft Canoe Route – Selikumer Park and Wildlife Park loop from Rheinpark-Center

14.2km

03:36

30m

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2. Groov'sches Loch Flooded Area – Selikumer Park and Wildlife Park loop from Neuss Hbf

16.7km

04:15

40m

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3. Rhine Riverside (Düsseldorf) – Rheinallee Promenade loop from Neuss

7.65km

01:56

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Epanchoir of the Nordkanal (Neuss)

1. Erft Canoe Route – Selikumer Park and Wildlife Park loop from Rheinpark-Center

2. Groov'sches Loch Flooded Area – Selikumer Park and Wildlife Park loop from Neuss Hbf

3. Rhine Riverside (Düsseldorf) – Rheinallee Promenade loop from Neuss

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