Gevelsberg

Gevelsberg is a medium-sized town in the Ennepe-Ruhr district located between Wuppertal and Hagen at approximately 160 meters elevation. The municipality covers about 26 square kilometers in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The settlement developed following the murder of Archbishop Engelbert II of Berg in 1225, which led to the establishment of a monastery in the area. This religious foundation became the starting point for the location's subsequent growth.

The coat of arms displays a brick gable on a green hill alongside a gear symbol, reflecting the town's industrial roots. These visual symbols connect to the manufacturing and craft traditions that shaped the community for generations.

The town has four train stations connecting to regional lines and is easily reached via the A1 autobahn and Federal Roads B7 and B234. Visitors should expect that the terrain between valleys and elevated areas creates varied walking conditions throughout the town.

The local Gevelsberg Kirmes festival occurs every year on the last weekend of June and draws residents and visitors together. Quellenfest runs from Ascension Thursday through Sunday, offering another festive opportunity that many travelers overlook.

Location: Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 160 m

Shares border with: Ennepetal, Sprockhövel, Schwelm, Wetter

Website: https://gevelsberg.de

GPS coordinates: 51.32645,7.35590

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:52