The formerly most important piano manufacturer in the world with its headquarters in Schwelm goes back to a coincidence. Because the building was actually built as a factory for the production of "Barmer articles" (braids, ribbons and cords).

Source: heimatkunde-schwelm.de/Autoren,%20Kuenstler/HEZ/pdf/Ibach_Haus.pdf

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August 9, 2025

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Interesting building, now with a different use

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1. Bridge over the Wupper – Trail along the Wupper loop from Schwelm

50.1km

03:30

660m

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2. Beyenburg Old Town – Climb to Remlingrade loop from Schwelm

25.1km

01:42

380m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Schwarzbach route – Nordbahntrasse Gorge loop from Schwelm

32.1km

02:04

340m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 260 m

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Location: Schwelm, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Ibach House (Former Piano Factory)

1. Bridge over the Wupper – Trail along the Wupper loop from Schwelm

2. Beyenburg Old Town – Climb to Remlingrade loop from Schwelm

3. Schwarzbach route – Nordbahntrasse Gorge loop from Schwelm

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