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Switzerland
Eastern Switzerland
Schaffhausen
Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Rhine Falls – Rhine Falls loop from Neuhausen

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4.8

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542

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Rhine Falls – Rhine Falls loop from Neuhausen

00:45

2.72km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 29, 2026

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88 m

View of Rhine Falls from the Panorama Trail

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Yes, it is touristy, but not without reason.

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527 m

Pump House at the Rhine Falls

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This pump house plays a central role in the water supply of Neuhausen and Schaffhausen.

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593 m

The water wheel was built according to old models and put into operation on April 9, 1976.
It is reminiscent of the use of hydropower in the 11th century, which was of fundamental importance for the industrial development at the Rhine Falls.

Since ancient times, mills have been operated at the Rhine Falls, especially on the north side, using small parts of the water power. In the 17th century a blast furnace for smelting polishing ores was built on the right side of the falls and operated for about a century and then again in the first half of the 19th century. At the beginning of the 19th century, Johann Georg Neher received rights to use the water power at the Rhine Falls, which remained in his family for a long time. The power plant supplied the Swiss wagon factory and, from 1889, the first European aluminum plant of the Aluminum Industry Share Company with energy. In 1947 the name was changed to Rheinkraft Neuhausen AG.
Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheinfall

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655 m

Rhine Falls

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The Rhine Falls are an impressive natural spectacle, especially after the snowmelt. At 150 meters wide and 23 meters high, they are the largest waterfalls in Europe. In summer, up to 600,000 liters of water per second cascade down the falls. They are estimated to be approximately 15,000 years old.

Access to the northern bank is free. On the southern bank, admission costs 5 Swiss francs (including entry to Laufen Castle and access to the viewing platforms).

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1.17 km

Fine view across the water high up at Laufen Castle

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1.31 km

This single-track bridge was built in 1856 and expanded in the late 1950s with pedestrian walkways on both sides. It is an important traffic structure and, at the same time, a popular photo motif for visitors.

The bridge spans the river at an angle of about 55 degrees and offers a beautiful view of the Rhine Falls and the surrounding landscape.

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Rhine Falls

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Size and power: With a width of around 150 meters and a height of 23 meters, the Rhine Falls is the largest and most water-rich waterfall in all of Europe.

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2.72 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.64 km

817 m

101 m

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< 100 m

Surfaces

2.27 km

430 m

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Monday 24 August

23°C

14°C

83 %

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