Rocholz manor

Rocholz is a manor house with farm buildings in Gevelsberg, arranged around a central courtyard. The main residence dates from 1696 and is surrounded by stables, storage structures, and other agricultural buildings that form the complete ensemble.

The estate passed from the Berchem family to the von Maltitz family in 1740, then to the Wuppermann family in 1788. These transfers between different noble families shaped the property's history for generations.

The name references the region's historical mining heritage, which shaped how the estate was built and organized. The blend of residential quarters and farm buildings shows how living and working spaces were closely connected in rural life.

The grounds are accessible via marked paths connected to regional hiking routes with views across the Ennepe Valley landscape. Best visit during milder months when the paths are dry and easy to walk.

The property served as a labor camp during World War II, a lesser-known chapter in its past. Decades later, after its acquisition in 2006, it was gradually converted into residential units.