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Scheidt

Welcome to Scheidt, a charming destination in the Rhein-Lahn district of Germany. As part of the Taunus Mountains, this region offers breathtaking scenery and many tourist attractions.

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Attractions in Scheidt


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Water trails · Lahntal
Canoe River Lahn
recommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route closed
Distance 160.8 km
Duration 50:00 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 129 m

The Lahn counts among the most beautiful canoe rivers in the middle of Germany on its approximately 160-kilometer paddling route.

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from LTV-Gästeservice,   Das Lahntal
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 2 Open
Distance 34.2 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 89 m
Descent 59 m

Picturesque is probably the fitting description for the landscape on the 7th stage of the Lahn cycle path. Passing rocks, you roll through wooded ...

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from Jörg Thamer,   Das Lahntal
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 7 Open
Distance 34.2 km
Duration 2:40 h
Ascent 94 m
Descent 109 m

Picturesque is probably the fitting description for the landscape on the 7th stage of the Lahn cycle path. You roll past rocks through forest-rich ...

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from Jörg Thamer,   Das Lahntal
Long Distance Cycling · Lahntal
Bad Ems - Limburg Schleifenroute Stage 40 H
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.3 km
Duration 4:03 h
Ascent 299 m
Descent 251 m

This stage takes us from Bad Ems to Limburg. It is one of over 330 connected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for this stage – have fun ...

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Long Distance Cycling · Lahntal
Limburg - Bad Ems Schleifenroute Stage 40 R
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 48.9 km
Duration 4:02 h
Ascent 250 m
Descent 300 m

This stage takes us from Limburg to Bad Ems. It is one of over 330 interconnected stages. We have packed exciting POIs for the stage - have fun ...

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from Awareness Deutschland MS,   Awareness Deutschland | die.blue.Charity & die.pink.Charity
recommended route Difficulty moderate Open
Distance 27.1 km
Duration 9:00 h
Ascent 1 m
Descent 17 m

Due to its length, this route is a sporting challenge. However, the locks are automated and operated by lock personnel.

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from LTV Gästeservice,   Das Lahntal
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 12 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 8 m

The Lahn is one of the most beautiful canoe rivers in Germany. Away from all the hustle and bustle and past pristine river floodplains or steep ...

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from Christoph Keul,   Das Lahntal
Bicycle Rides · Lahntal
Around the Taunus 2
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 333 km
Duration 22:00 h
Ascent 2,568 m
Descent 2,568 m

A leisurely bike route with the trike

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from Hans Albert Blaschke,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 28.6 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 1,027 m
Descent 989 m

The second stage on the Lahnhöhenweg (Westerwald side) leads from Dausenau over nearly 30 km and more than 1000 m of elevation gain to Balduinstein.

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from hiking.de,   Community
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 57.7 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 262 m
Descent 307 m

This route takes us following the meandering course of the Lahn to its confluence with the Rhine. Along the way, we encounter picturesque ...

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Scheidt is known for its idyllic hiking trails through the forests and mountains of the surrounding area. Tours along the Limes Trail or to the Nassau castle ruins, which offer spectacular views of the valley, are particularly recommended.

In addition to outdoor activities, there are also cultural highlights to discover. The Nassau Town Museum impressively shows the history of the region, while Oranienstein Castle impresses with its baroque architecture.

For gourmets, Scheidt has culinary specialities to offer such as Frankfurter Grüne Soße or Handkäs mit Musik - a traditional dish of sour milk cheese with onions and caraway seeds.

A variety of events take place throughout the year, including the popular wine festival in summer and Christmas markets in winter. Even in rainy weather, a visit to Scheidt is worthwhile: the Therme Bad Ems offers pure relaxation in warm water surrounded by a picturesque landscape.

But it is especially beautiful in Scheidt in spring, when nature awakens and everything is green and blossoming. But autumn also entices you with its colourful hikes through the forests.

Overall, Scheidt is definitely worth a trip and a perfect destination for anyone who wants to enjoy nature, culture and culinary delights. This travel guide gives you many valuable tips for an unforgettable stay in Scheidt in the Rhein-Lahn district of Germany.

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Reviews

  • June 21, 2025
    Elvie Dahl-Schmitz
    Wir sind die Runde mit der Vespa gefahren und fanden es war ein sehr guter Mix. Einzig haben wir die Rheinseite nicht gewechselt, da sich das unseres Erachtens nicht lohnt. Auf jeden Fall 👍
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    Written June 21, 2025
  • October 29, 2023
    Martin Heinz
    Schöne Tour im Sinne von schön und einfach! Die Tour ist gut mit der ganzen Familie zu fahren. Für sportlich ambitionierte Fahrer ist sie nicht ganz so ideal, weil die Herausforderungen fehlen. Dafür ist sie wirklich für jeden zu bewältigen. Wir haben von Nassau aus die Hin- und Rücktour gemacht und auch das war selbst für die Gelegenheits-Radler kein Problem.
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    Written October 29, 2023
  • September 02, 2023
    Mary M
    Wunderschöne Tour, auch der in 2023 frei gegebene Teilabschnitt. Immer wieder kreuzt man die Lahn und fährt fast immer entlang der Lahn. Traumhaft schön.
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    Written September 02, 2023
  • September 02, 2023
    Mary M
    Wunderschöne Tour...traumhafte Ausblicke und viele schöne Burgen zum bestaunen oder auch besichtigen auf der Strecke
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    Written September 02, 2023
  • August 12, 2020
    Simon Raka
    August 12, 2020
    Wir sind die Tour im August 2020 in entgegengesetzte Richtung mit einem Tandem (Hase Pino) gefahren. Die Strecke am Main, Rhein und der Lahn sind sehr schön, auch wenn der Radweg an der Lahn oft nicht direkt am Fluss entlangführt. Zwischen Wetzlar und Frankfurt hat uns die Streckenführung nicht gefallen, da sie teilweise viel befahrenen Landstraßen nutzt. Zwischen Harheim und Okarben kann man beispielsweise auf dem Niddaradweg fahren. Die starke Steigung zwischen Geilnau und Laurenburg kann man illegal, aber gut machbar umfahren. Dazu einfach die Hinweisschilder ignorieren und direkt neben der Lahn fahren. Ein Hangrutsch war nicht ersichtlich und die Strecke war durchgängig mit dem Tandem befahrbar (teilweise Singletrail). Am Rhein lohnen sich Abstecher in die mittelalterlichen Dörfer. Die meisten Wege sind asphaltiert oder zumindest gut geschottert,
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    Photo: Simon Raka, Community
    Photo: Simon Raka, Community
    Photo: Simon Raka, Community
    Photo: Simon Raka, Community
    Photo: Simon Raka, Community
    Written August 12, 2020
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