Schuld

Schuld (German pronunciation: [ˈʃʊlt] ) is a municipality in the district of Ahrweiler, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on the River Ahr.

Schuld
Location of Schuld within Ahrweiler district
Schuld
Schuld
Coordinates: 50°26′45″N 06°53′22″E
CountryGermany
StateRhineland-Palatinate
DistrictAhrweiler
Municipal assoc.Adenau
Government
  Mayor (201924) Helmut Lussi
Area
  Total5.93 km2 (2.29 sq mi)
Elevation
161 m (528 ft)
Population
 (2021-12-31)
  Total622
  Density100/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
53520
Dialling codes02695
Vehicle registrationAW
Websitewww.schuld-ahr.de

In July 2021, the village was severely damaged by floods. Approximately 50 houses were damaged. The town had previously been devastated by another flash flood in 1910 in which 50 villagers perished.

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