The Danube flows through Scheer. There are several ways to shape your stay: explore Gothic church architecture and local history, follow the literary circular trail “Eduard Mörike & Josephine,” go hiking on routes with published distances, or cycle along the Danube Cycle Path. If you are looking for a hotel in Scheer, you can first consider whether culture or a particular route is the deciding factor in choosing the location.

Church, Chapel and Castle

Towering above Scheer, St. Nicholas Parish Church was built in the 13th century as a three-aisled Gothic basilica. It stands out for its magnificent interior and is named after Saint Nicholas of Myra. “Three-aisled” describes the division of a basilica into three naves; the construction period, basic form and interior offer different architectural points of interest. The Loreto Chapel in Scheer was built in 1628 by Truchsess Wilhelm Heinrich, Count of Waldburg. Bartelstein Castle stands on a rock above the left bank of the Danube in Scheer. Together, these offer three different perspectives on the town’s history: the Gothic church, the chapel’s dated construction history and the castle’s position above the river.

Hiking and the Mörike Circular Trail

The North Route hiking trail starts at Hofgarten in the center of Scheer. It is about 6.5 kilometers long, with a walking time of approximately one hour and 45 minutes. The “Eduard Mörike & Josephine” circular trail is divided into two sections: a red-marked route of about 1.2 kilometers is followed by a blue route of approximately five kilometers with 170 meters of elevation gain. The North Route thus provides guidance on distance and walking time, while the color-coded sections and elevation gain help determine which route to take on the Mörike circular trail.

The route described in 2024 for the Mörike circular trail is not suitable for strollers or walkers because of stairs and some unpaved paths. At the same time, the circular trail offers a selection of 28 poems written during Eduard Mörike’s stay in Scheer. The start and finish are at the i-Punkt Johannislaube, at Donaustraße 18 by the Danube bridge in Scheer. Bicycles can be parked there and, if necessary, their batteries charged. Check the route details before setting out, especially if the terrain is important to your plans.

Cycling along the Danube

Cyclists can use both a regional overview and a more detailed local description: the German second stage of the Danube Cycle Path, from Sigmaringen to Ulm, passes through Scheer. One route description runs from Sigmaringendorf through the forest along the Danube to a community garden area in Scheer. This places Scheer both on the stage and along the described route to that destination. If you are planning a specific cycling trip, check the route in advance against the latest route information.

Bräuteln on Shrove Monday

Scheer’s traditional Bräuteln ceremony begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Shrove Monday. The bridal couple wears masks only on this day: two newlyweds portray the couple, who are carried through Scheer. The exact calendar date of Shrove Monday varies from year to year according to the Fasnet calendar. So if you are planning a trip around Bräuteln, check the date for the relevant year.

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