Dicke-Ibach-Treppe

The Dicke-Ibach-Treppe features three perpendicular flights of stairs with 35 steps, leading from Barmen Anlagen park to Joseph-Haydn-Strasse through a Z-shaped layout.

The staircase, constructed in 1897 by Friedrich Wilhelm Dicke and Rudolf Ibach, incorporates Gothic and castle architecture elements typical of late 19th-century public parks.

A bronze relief titled 'Christ Healing an Abused Animal' by sculptor Reinhold Kuebart decorated the staircase until 2006, now replaced with a weather-resistant reproduction.

The structure connects the residential area to Barmen Anlagen park, providing access through different elevation levels while offering observation points from its tower.

The sandstone staircase represents one of over 500 staircases in Wuppertal, making the city a record holder for stepped ascents and descents in Germany.

Location: Wuppertal

GPS coordinates: 51.26500,7.20750

Latest update: September 27, 2025 15:22