Altscheid

Altscheid is a municipality in the district of Bitburg-Prüm, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is located approximately 15 kilometers northwest of Bitburg and is part of the Verbandsgemeinde Südeifel. The municipality's history is rooted in agriculture and rural traditions. The local dialect is part of the Moselle Franconian language group. Altscheid is characterized by its rural landscape, including forests and fields. Population figures are typically in the low hundreds. Local points of interest may include the village church or nearby hiking trails. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, small businesses, and commuting to larger towns in the region.