Lippeschleuse Dates

The former Lippe lock Datteln was built in 1826 near Datteln at the Vogelsang house. It is therefore also known as the Vogelsang lock .

In the 19th century, the Lippe was made navigable through various barrages and locks as far as Lippstadt . At Haus Vogelsang there was a pronounced marl step with rapids (the so-called Schlappe, a slapping waterfall) that was to be dammed. Although the construction was considered necessary long before, it was not until a Prussian cabinet order of August 28, 1824 that the necessary funds were made available.

Until the completion in 1826, the Lippe ships had to continue to use the fairway that was driven into the rock barrier. Upstream this was only possible by towing with strong horses, downstream the ships had to be maneuvered by guards.

A weir was built with the lock, so that there was sufficient driving depth.

In 1901 the lock was badly damaged by ice drifts and had to be partially replaced.

In 1907 there were plans to build a hydroelectric power station at this point to generate electricity. However, this project was never implemented.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the flourishing railroad offered better transport options, and shipping on the Lippe River became less and less important. With canals running parallel to the Lippe, further transport capacities were relocated from 1914 ( Datteln-Hamm Canal ) and 1930 ( Wesel-Datteln Canal ). The lock at Haus Vogelsang was used less and less and was ultimately fallow. In 1952 the massive stone walls of the lock and the weir were blown up.

The old lock keeper's house is now a listed building and, with some remains of the lock wall, is the only remaining part of the entire system listed in the Route of Industrial Culture. In addition, the facility is made accessible by various cycling and hiking trails, for example the Dattelner Blaue Acht , a marked circular hiking trail around Datteln.

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51.696585 7.333138Coordinates: 51 ° 41 ′ 47.7 " N , 7 ° 19 ′ 59.3" E