Attractions and Places To See around Hückeswagen - Top 20

Breathtaking view of the vast dam.

There is evening sun with a wide view over the water to the west on the VORSPERRE of the Great Dhünn in the middle of the lake.

Burg Castle towers 110 meters high above the Wupper, and the defiant keep can be seen from far away. Inside there are massive walls, huge archways, narrow streets, narrow courtyards and sunny terraces. The origins go back to the 12th century: In the Middle Ages, the castle was the seat of the Counts of Berg, the scene of courtly festivals and a place of great politics. Today it is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region. Anyone who comes here takes a journey back in time to the Middle Ages - swords and armor included. History comes to life here and you get an impression of what it used to be like. The view from above, over the valleys and heights of the Wupperberge, into the vastness of the Bergisches Land is simply fantastic. Restaurants in the immediate vicinity invite you to take a leisurely break. Source: https://www.solingen.de/marketing/content/schloss-burg/

The barrier - the barrier structure The dam in the south of Solingen is one of the oldest drinking water dams in Germany. In 1903 it was inaugurated. In the meantime, she supplies all parts of the blade city with the increasingly valuable liquid. The mighty quarry stone dam (43 meters high above the foundation level, 178 meters long) can hold around three million cubic meters of water. (Source https://www.tetti.de/SOLINGEN/SENGBACHTALSPERRE/index.html)

Here you have a great view of the large Dhünntalsperre, after all Germany's second largest drinking water dam. All around is a lot of nature with many rare and protected species.

Burg Castle in Solingen is a cultural center, adventure site, and landmark. This hilltop castle in the Bergisches Land region offers a unique panoramic view. With a mobile app, you can explore the museum and other rooms within the castle. A comfortable chairlift is available for arrival. Events such as open-air concerts and jousting tournaments invite you to linger throughout the year. Those who take Germany's oldest double chairlift from the Unterburg district to Oberburg to reach the castle at the top will know, after overcoming a height of 91 meters, what a treasure awaits them. The scenery at the mountaintop is breathtaking. The view falls upon the tranquil Wupper River and sweeps over the expansive hills and valleys in the surrounding area. It's no wonder that Adolf II of Berg chose this place as his family's ancestral home around 1130. But Burg Castle is worth a visit not only for its unique panorama and the remarkable history of its builders – including Count Adolf V of Berg, who elevated Düsseldorf to city status. Today, the complex is a landmark of the Bergisches Land region, a real tourist magnet, and a diverse place of experience. The Bergisches Museum is housed within the magnificent walls of the restored fortress, which was known as Neuenberge Castle until the 15th century, fell into ruin between the 17th and 19th centuries, and was finally rebuilt in the historical style starting in 1890 by a society and many volunteers. You can learn more about the history of the castle and exhibits such as historical weapons, large murals, and silver trophies on a guided tour, using your mobile phone, or tablet. https://www.nrw-tourismus.de/a-schloss-burg-in-solingen

A water extraction tower is a tower that stands within the storage space of a dam or other dam and is used to extract water, mostly drinking water. The purpose of this structure is to be able to take water from different water depths in a controlled manner through several inlets placed one above the other, in order to achieve a desired quality level by means of suitable mixing.

Cute, small district on the Wupper with beautiful Bergisch cafes and restaurants. From here you can take the cable car up to Burg Castle or walk.