Wupper
The Wupper is a river in western Germany, located in North Rhine-Westphalia. It rises in the Sauerland region and flows generally northward through the Bergisches Land and the city of Wuppertal before joining the Rhine. The river is roughly one hundred kilometers in length.
Along its course the Wupper traverses a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The Wuppertal Suspension Railway,
Hydrology and environment have been central to the river’s modern history. The Wupper suffered pollution during
The name Wupper is of ancient origin and has given its name to the city and region