Wupper River

The Wupper River is a 124-kilometer-long waterway in Germany, flowing through North Rhine-Westphalia. It originates in the Sauerland mountains and winds through urban and rural areas before joining the Rhine River. Historically important for industry and transportation, the Wupper has been extensively managed and restructured to support flood control, water quality, and urban development. Today, it is also valued for its natural landscapes, recreational activities, and efforts to preserve biodiversity, reflecting a balance between ecological health and human use within the region.