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Wuppertal Schwebebahn
The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.
48 km · about 55 min drive
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany · Europe
Menden sits on the route: 5 minutes from Fröndenberg, 48km from Wuppertal Schwebebahn.
Menden is a town located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a population of 52,452, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Menden sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Menden to your route.
Menden (German pronunciation: [ˈmɛndn̩] , official name: Menden (Sauerland); Westphalian: Mennen) is a city in the district Märkischer Kreis, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located at the north end of the Sauerland near the Ruhr river.
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Menden is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.4434 latitude, 7.7782 longitude.
Menden has a population of approximately 52,452 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The world's oldest electric suspension railway glides above the Wupper River, a 1901 engineering marvel still in daily use.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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A Bauhaus-styled colliery and UNESCO icon of the Ruhr, now a striking park of red walkways, museums and a winter ice rink.
51 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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