Herdecke

Located between the reservoirs of Hengsteysee and Harkortsee, Herdecke spans 22.4 square kilometers with elevations ranging from 80 to 274 meters above sea level.

Founded in the early 9th century around a women's monastery, Herdecke received official city rights from Friedrich Wilhelm I in 1739, marking its administrative independence.

The town emblem displays a silver oak with yellow fruit on a red shield, representing centuries of local governance and municipal identity.

The integrated public transportation system connects Herdecke to neighboring cities through regular train and bus services, facilitating regional mobility.

The town features a medieval railway viaduct spanning across the Ruhr valley, connecting the historic center with its half-timbered houses to modern districts.

Location: Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 150 m

Shares border with: Dortmund, Witten, Wetter

Website: https://herdecke.de

GPS coordinates: 51.40000,7.43333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06