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Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

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View of the Minden Shaft Lock

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Detmold District

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Minden

View of the Minden Shaft Lock

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View of the Minden Shaft Lock

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Location: Minden, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Moonbeam🌜

February 16, 2022

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The Minden shaft lock was built from 1911 to 1914 as part of the construction of the Mittelland Canal at the Minden waterway junction as a north descent to the …

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October 6, 2023

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A possible next destination.

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Viajera

May 31, 2025

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The shaft lock isn't exactly fascinating for tech geeks. The system is simple, but ingenious nonetheless. It's great to be able to experience it up close.

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