RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Discover
Places to see
Germany
Bavaria
Lower Franconia
Miltenberg
Klingenberg a. Main

Klingenberg Lock

Highlight • Monument

Klingenberg Lock

Hiking

4.7

(90)

Mountain biking

5.0

(5)

Cycling

5.0

(4)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Bayerischer Odenwald

SaveShare
  • More
  • Location: Klingenberg a. Main, Miltenberg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

    SaveShare
  • More
  • Take Me There

    Tips

    January 25, 2025

    Hiking

    The lock was built as part of the canalization of the Main to facilitate shipping and to compensate for the difference in height. The Main is dam-regulated here, which means that water levels can be controlled.
    Translated by•

    February 2, 2024

    Hiking

    The Klingenberg barrage is one of 34 barrages on the Main and was put into operation in 1931. It consists of:

    Ship lock

    Usable length: 300.71 m
    Usable width: 12.05 m
    Lifting height: 4m
    Radius of curvature: 5,000 m


    Boat lock

    Usable length: 11.60 m
    Usable width: 2.50 m


    Weir system with 3 lowering rollers

    Hydroelectric plant

    mi 2 Kaplan turbines with 3.04 MW, which corresponds to a standard output of 18.6 GWh per year (approx. 6,000 households can be supplied with this).
    Translated by•

    February 26, 2024

    Hiking

    Building worth seeing. A look is definitely worth it.
    Translated by•
    guide_signup

    In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Klingenberg Lock

    placeholder

    4.6

    (15)

    71

    hikers

    #1.

    Klingenberg Lock – View of Erlenbach Shipyard loop from Erlenbach am Main

    7.53km

    01:55

    20m

    20m

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

    Navigate with deviceSend to Phone
    Easy
    placeholder

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate
    placeholder

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

    Easy

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 190 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Friday 25 September

    24°C

    5°C

    0 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Location: Klingenberg a. Main, Miltenberg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    View of the Main Valley from the Vineyards

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy