Erkrath, Urban municipality in Mettmann, Germany
The town of Erkrath extends over 26.89 square kilometers at an elevation of 56 meters, positioned between Düsseldorf and Wuppertal along the Düssel river.
Historical records first mentioned Erkrath in 1148, and the town received its official municipal rights in 1966 before incorporating Hochdahl in 1975.
The municipality consists of three distinct districts - Erkrath, Hochdahl, and Unterfeldhaus - each contributing to the local community activities and celebrations.
Residents and visitors access the town through two railway stations served by Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn lines S8 and S28, operating at regular 20-minute intervals.
In 1856, workers discovered the Neanderthal man fossils in Feldhof cave within the Neandertal region of Erkrath, marking a significant archaeological finding.
Location: Mettmann
Elevation above the sea: 56 m
Shares border with: Düsseldorf, Haan
Website: https://erkrath.de
GPS coordinates: 51.22389,6.91472
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
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