Sweet cherries and horses: Kloppenheim's traditions
Kloppenheim has developed from a traditionally agricultural town into an attractive district of Wiesbaden.
Half-timbered houses and agriculture
The half-timbered houses in the old village center have been lovingly restored. The agricultural businesses concentrate mainly on fruit growing, especially sweet cherries. The Kloppenheimer Braune is particularly well-known and is appreciated far beyond Wiesbaden. Many local businesses rely on self-marketing to bring their products directly to consumers.
Club life and culture
Club life in Kloppenheim is diverse and lively. The district is a true paradise for riders and horse lovers: there are around 200 horses here, making Kloppenheim a hotspot for equestrian sports. The Kloppenheim Riding and Driving Club organizes national and international horse shows. The Männergesangverein 1859 e.V. has also attracted attention with numerous awards in choir competitions and enriches the cultural life of the district.
Nature and leisure
Kloppenheim offers numerous leisure activities that are of interest to families and nature lovers alike. The children's playground on the Wäschbach is a popular meeting place for families, while the horse-riding facilities on the Hockenberger Höhe make the hearts of horse lovers beat faster. The Wäschbach stream and its floodplain enrich the landscape and offer space for recreation. The nearby Wickerbachtal nature reserve, which was designated in 1992, provides a natural environment and promotes biodiversity. The district is also located within the landscape conservation area of the city of Wiesbaden, which ensures a high recreational value.
Transport links and infrastructure
The upgraded link road ensures good connections to Bierstadt and Wiesbaden. An accompanying cycle and footpath also enables easy and environmentally friendly mobility. The neighboring districts are clockwise starting in the north: Naurod, Auringen, Medenbach, Igstadt, Bierstadt and Heßloch.
Kloppenheim today
Today, the district is a lively mix of tradition and modernity. Once characterized by agriculture, Kloppenheim has established itself as a sought-after place to live and offers both rural tranquillity and connections to the city.
A highlight in Kloppenheim
A true natural monument can be found on the recreational area to the north of Kloppenheim: an old lime tree.
From the statistics
The proportion of children in Kloppenheim: five percent of all residents are under the age of six. This is almost in line with Wiesbaden (5.6 percent under the age of six).