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Ruhr Region

Gelsenkirchen Lock (Rhein-Herne Canal)

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Ruhr Region

Gelsenkirchen Lock (Rhein-Herne Canal)

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Gelsenkirchen Lock (Rhein-Herne Canal)

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(121)

Gravel riding

4.2

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Running

5.0

(4)

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(2)

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  • Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    May 16, 2018

    Cycling

    It's worth stopping here if a smuggling takes place. It may not be anything special, but it's still great to see if you can stand right on top of the lock.
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    August 18, 2022

    Cycling

    Nice point for a rest, very interesting to watch the ships passing through.
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    July 4, 2025

    Road cycling

    The Rhine-Herne Canal has five locks along its entire length
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    Elevation 90 m

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    Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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    Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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