Heckinghausen

Heckinghausen is a residential area in eastern Wuppertal divided into three distinct quarters spread across varying elevations between 160 and 321 meters. The district spans several square kilometers and is served by local roads and the suspension railway.

The area first appeared in financial records from Beyenburg in 1466, when it was an agricultural settlement with several farms. Over time it grew into an industrial district along the Wupper River with factories and workshops.

The church at Heidt shows Lutheran architecture with deep roots, while the half-timbered house from 1608 on Spiekerstraße preserves the building style of past craft traditions. Both structures tell of different periods that shaped the neighborhood.

The area is well connected by federal roads and public transportation, especially through the suspension railway that provides quick access. Visitors should keep in mind the varying elevations when exploring on foot or by bicycle.

A gas container from 1950 and an old customs bridge from 1775 stand as industrial monuments recalling when factories shaped the area. These structures are quiet reminders of a past that greatly transformed the district.