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Beverbus starts: New public transport line brings day trippers into the countryside!
New public transport line 330 "Beverbus" starts on May 29, 2025. Connects Hückeswagen, Wipperfürth and the Bever Dam. Ideal for day trippers!
Beverbus starts: New public transport line brings day trippers into the countryside!
The new public transport line 330, also known as “Beverbus”, starts on May 29, 2025 and offers an important connection between Hückeswagen, Wipperfürth and the Bever Dam. This initiative, which is aimed at day trippers, young people, families and people without a car, is initiated by the Oberbergischer Kreis to promote the use of public transport and improve leisure activities. Loud obk.de The line will operate seven times a day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays until September 28, 2025.
The offer is expanded, especially during the summer holidays in North Rhine-Westphalia, so that the Beverbus is also in use from Monday to Friday. The trips are carried out with minibuses from a local bus company and offer stops at central points such as the Wipperfürth bus station, Beverstraße and the Beverblick leisure paradise, which is located directly at the Bever dam. Travel times are just five minutes from Hückeswagen and 13 minutes from Wipperfürth.
Fares and ticket information
To use the Beverbus, a valid public transport ticket is required, which can be purchased either on the bus or via the OVAG app. The cost is 2.70 euros for adults and 1.30 euros for children. No registration or reservation is necessary to use the comfortable rides.
The Bever Dam
The Bever Dam, which was put into operation in 1938, is a central attraction in the region. It not only serves as a domestic water dam, but also contributes to flood protection and low water levels. With a storage capacity of 23.7 million m³, seven times larger than that of the old Bever Dam, it allows for better storage of larger amounts of rain, further improving flood protection. Information about the dam can be found on wupperverband.de find.
Over the years, various measures have helped ensure the safety of the dam. Geodetic measuring points were installed to monitor deformations and water levels. The Wupperverband also carries out regular inspections to ensure the integrity of the structure. The dam was the largest industrial water dam in the Wupper area until the Wupper Dam was completed in 1987 and has played an important role in the regional water balance ever since.