Sprockhövel

Sprockhövel is a medium-sized town in the Ennepe-Ruhr district of North Rhine-Westphalia, spread across six districts with distinct characters. The municipality sits in the southern Ruhr region and combines built-up areas with green spaces throughout its landscape.

The settlement formed around 1000 AD within the County of Mark and remained a border area near the powerful County of Berg. Mining and crafts later shaped the region before industrial changes gradually transformed the landscape.

The name comes from an old mill, and you can still see traces of the area's craftsmanship heritage scattered throughout the districts.This connection to working traditions shapes how people today think about their community.

The town is well accessible by public transport with bus connections to neighboring cities and regional trains. Walking and cycling paths link the various districts and provide easy ways to explore the area.

A local miniature railway club operates historic steam locomotives, preserving an important part of the region's mining heritage. These trains can be seen by visitors during special events throughout the year.

Location: Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 219 m

Shares border with: Wuppertal, Witten, Gevelsberg, Wetter

Website: https://enkreis.de/ennepe-ruhr-kreis-staedte/staedte/sprockhoevel

GPS coordinates: 51.36140,7.24402

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:44