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Klingenberg a. Main

Klingenberg Lock

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Klingenberg Lock

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    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.
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    February 2, 2024

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    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).
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    February 26, 2024

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    Building worth seeing. A look is definitely worth it.
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    1. Seltenbach Gorge – Klingenberg Clay Works loop from Klingenberg (Main)

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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

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    Elevation 190 m

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

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