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The Rhine Falls (Rheinfall in German) are the largest plain waterfalls in Europe.[1]The falls are located on the High Rhine between the municipalities of Neuhausen am Rheinfall and Laufen-Uhwiesen, near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland, between the cantons of Schaffhausen and Zürich. They are 150 m (450 ft) wide and 23 m (75 ft) high. In the winter months, the average water flow is 250 m³/s, while in the summer, the average water flow is 700 m³/s. The highest flow ehttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifver measured was 1,250 m³/s in 1965; and the lowest, 95 m³/s in 1921.
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Not exactly Niagara Falls, but just as beautiful and breathtaking! The Rhine Falls are a great excursion from Schaffhausen, a city not too far from Zurich. While the Rhine Falls are not known for their height, their width is spectacular. And on a sunny day, the spray from the falls create colorful rainbows. Schaffhausen can be reached from Zurich fairly easily. Travelers can hop on the train to Schaffhausen (approximately 45 minutes). From there, they can walk along the river to Neuhausen (approximately 45 minutes) or take the #1 or #6 bus from Schaffhausen to Neuhausen. From Neuhausen, the Rhine Falls are just a five minute walk - just follow the signs posted along the route. In all, it will take roughly 2 hours.
