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Ruhrwehr Duisburg

Connecting Ruhr, Rhine, and Canal Routes

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The Ruhrwehr Duisburg is strategically located on the Ruhr, just 2.626 km before it flows into the Rhine. It serves as a vital junction in Duisburg's waterway network, linking the Ruhr, Ruhr Shipping Canal, and the Rhine-Herne Canal. From the Rhine, you can navigate upstream via the Ruhr Lock Duisburg or through the Harbour Canal and Meiderich Lock.

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The Ruhr Lock Duisburg provides direct access to the Rhine.

Guided Story

The Ruhrwehr Duisburg stands proudly on the Ruhr, just over two and a half kilometers from where it meets the Rhine. This location is a key junction in Duisburg's waterway network, linking the Ruhr with the Ruhr Shipping Canal and the Rhine-Herne Canal. Imagine navigating your way from the Rhine, with the choice of heading upstream via the Ruhr Lock Duisburg or through the Harbour Canal and Meiderich Lock. Look around, and you'll notice the Oberbürgermeister-Karl-Lehr-Brücke just a short distance to the west. This spot is not just about the engineering marvels, but also the history and connectivity it represents.