Neighboured quarters from west to east: Vohwinkel, Elberfeld and Ronsdorf.
The southwestern border is built up by the river Wupper and the city of Solingen.
The most-important club is RSC Cronenberg, the a multiple and as well the current German male Roller Hockey Champion.
Cronenberger SC, usually called CSC, is situated close to the local centre, SSV 07 Sudberg is based in the outskirts.
Cronenberger TG is the local handball club, which offers as well table-tennis and gymnastics.