 During the occupation of the Ruhr in 1923, members of the "Organization Heinz" of Albert Leo Schlageter carried out attacks with bombs, including at Hügel station, to obstruct the transport of coal to France.In 1933, Hügel station became more important as a result of the construction of Lake Baldeney, so Deutsche Reichsbahn extended the station building and it was supplemented by a restaurant.This was able to accommodate the increased number of passengers.