Foto: Frank Vincentz
The "water trail" in Hückeswagen
How the wild Wupper was tamed
The Hückeswagener "Wasserweg” (Water Trail) goes around the auxiliary dam of the 25.6 million cubic metre valley reservoir. Along the 4.3 kilometre loop trail, the illustrated information boards explain how the valley reservoir works and the history of water power in the region. Along the way, exciting information is to be discovered about a treatment plant and the auxiliary dam.
And it’s not just the adults who learn interesting facts on the topic of water; primary school children can also learn a lot from the information boards.
Gastgeber Bergisches Wanderland
On the Wasserweg Water Trail), there are various refreshment and accommodation options. The following establishments cater specifically to the requirements of hikers and have been granted the "Gastgeber Bergisches Wanderland” (Bergisch Hiking Country Host) certification:
