Rhine Falls
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The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall) at Schaffhausen, the mightiest falls in Central Europe, surge over a ledge of Jurassic limestone 150 m/492ft across and between 15 and 21 m/49 and 69ft high, with two higher rocks standing in the middle of the river. The flow of water is at its greatest in June and July, after the melting of mountain snow.The falls can be reached from Schaffhausen on either side of the river. To reach the north side, leave Schaffhausen by way of Mühlenstrasse and road 4, which runs southwest to Neuhausen.
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Schloss Laufen
A footpath leads from the parking lot to the Rheinfallbrücke (192 m/630ft long), which carries the Schaffhausen-Winterthur railroad line. From here it is a 15-minute walk to Schloss Laufen (16th C., restored; restaurant), on the south bank from where there is a good general view of the falls.A short walk through the park leads down to a number of viewpoints - the "Pavillon", "Känzli" and the "Fischez", an iron structure which brings the spectator almost within touching distance of the surging river.
Schloss Wörth
A footpath leads from the parking lot to the Rheinfallbrücke (192 m/630ft long), which carries the Schaffhausen-Winterthur railroad line. From here it is a 15-minute walk to Schloss Laufen (16th C., restored; restaurant), on the south bank from where there is a good general view of the falls.A short walk through the park leads down to a number of viewpoints - the "Pavillon", "Känzli" and the "Fischez", an iron structure which brings the spectator almost within touching distance of the surging river.
Neuhausen - Fishing Museum
In Neuhausen there is a fishing museum with a collection of equipment, models and photographs documenting amateur and professional angling.
Map - Rhine Falls
Map - Rhine Falls
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