Regierungsbezirk Tübingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Places to visit near Scheer

Scheer is a town in Regierungsbezirk Tübingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, home to about 2,622 people. Within 50 km by road there are 231 places to visit — 111 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches and 26 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Ruine Bittelschieß (6 km), Ruine Hornstein (6 km) and Schloss Sigmaringen (8 km).

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Scheer, Baden-Württemberg
Scheer, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Scheer at a glance

Location
Regierungsbezirk Tübingen district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Population
about 2,622
Coordinates
48.0729° N, 9.2949° E
Places within 50 km
231 (231 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Scheer

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Scheer: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Scheer

140 forts & heritage within 100 km of Scheer. The closest is Ruine Bittelschieß (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Scheer

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Scheer. The closest is Wagenhart (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wagenhart · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Sturmberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Bussen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Malesfelsen · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Schnaitkapf · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Augstberg · viewpoint · Regierungsbezirk Tübingen · ~31 km · Must-see

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Churches near Scheer

37 churches within 100 km of Scheer. The closest is St. Konrad (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Scheer

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Scheer. The closest is Blinder See Kanzach (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Scheer

11 caves within 100 km of Scheer. The closest is Rote-Brunnen-Höhle (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Scheer

7 museums within 100 km of Scheer. The closest is Jünger-Haus (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Scheer

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Scheer
  2. 8 km Schloss Sigmaringen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  3. 5 km Ruine Burg Isikofen · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  4. 4 km Ruine Bittelschieß · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  5. 1 km Ruine Hornstein · heritage site, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  6. 10 km Jünger-Haus · museum, Regierungsbezirk Tübingen
  7. 11 km Back to Scheer

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From travellers near Scheer

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How to reach Scheer

    All places near Scheer by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Scheer by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage111140Ruine Bittelschieß (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3948Wagenhart (23 km)
    Churches2737St. Konrad (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2637Blinder See Kanzach (23 km)
    Caves1011Rote-Brunnen-Höhle (28 km)
    Museums77Jünger-Haus (11 km)
    Parks34Fürstliche Anlagen Inzigkofen (11 km)
    Other attractions22Kloster Beuron (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Illmensee (31 km)
    Treks22Margrethausen - Ochsenberg (36 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Mainau (52 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Inzigkofen (11 km)
    Waterfalls11Hasenbachquelle (31 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mevlana-Moschee Ravensburg (49 km)

    Scheer: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Scheer?

    Ruine Bittelschieß (heritage site, about 6 km), Ruine Hornstein (heritage site, about 6 km), Schloss Sigmaringen (heritage site, about 8 km), Ruine Burg Isikofen (heritage site, about 10 km), Jünger-Haus (museum, about 11 km), Kloster Inzigkofen (Buddhist site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Scheer?

    231 places on Spotwander: 111 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Scheer?

    Ruine Bittelschieß, about 6 km by road; Ruine Hornstein (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Scheer?

    Wagenhart, about 23 km by road; Sturmberg (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Scheer?

    St. Konrad, about 13 km by road; Liebfrauenkirche (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Scheer?

    Start in Scheer, visit Schloss Sigmaringen, then Ruine Burg Isikofen, then Ruine Bittelschieß, then Ruine Hornstein, then Jünger-Haus, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Scheer?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Scheer

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Scheer’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Scheer on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.