The Erlangen lock was built between May 1967 and July 1970 as part of the construction of the Main-Danube Canal federal waterway and was inaugurated on October 30, 1970.[4] Since it is dilapidated, the new building has been planned since 2014 while operations continue.[5] It is designed as a savings lock with three savings basins west of the lock basin.

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From here you have a good view towards Forchheim and can continue perfectly along the numerous small paths/trails

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Here you have the opportunity to see such a huge lock up close.

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Elevation 330 m

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Friday 13 March

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