Haus zum Ritter – Schwabentor loop from Schaffhausen

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Schaffhausen

Haus zum Ritter – Schwabentor loop from Schaffhausen

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Haus zum Ritter – Schwabentor loop from Schaffhausen

01:08

4.20km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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357 m

Zum Großen Käfig House

Highlight • Historical Site

To the Big Cage Suburb 43
The house derives from the former "Kefigturm" (prison tower), which was in this place
stood, get his name.
Text / source: Schaffhauserland Tourismus, Vordergasse 73, CH-8200 Schaffhausen
schaffhauserland.ch

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619 m

Landsknecht Fountain (Butcher’s Fountain), Schaffhausen

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At the southern end of Fronwagplatz is the Landsknecht or Metzgerbrunnen, a four-tube fountain and the largest fountain in the city. The heavily armed Landsknecht figure on the fountain column symbolizes the well-fortified city of Schaffhausen.

Source: schaffhauserland.ch/de/index/detail/landsknechtbrunnen-f8ea6c0a-eaad-4807-8621-73e435b8a6ed.html

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725 m

Haus zum Ritter

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House of the Knight (1492) Vordergasse 65
One of the most beautiful Schaffhausen town houses. Rebuilt 1566 by knights
Hans von Waldkirch, who in 1568/70 painted the facade of the …

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894 m

Tellen Fountain (William Tell Fountain) at the Zieglerburg House

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Tellenbrunnen (1522)
William Tell as a symbol of the freedom-conscious Swiss. The Tell figure and column
are copies of the originals from 1522. Octagonal water basin with the year 1632.
Text / Source: Schaffhauserland Tourism, Vordergasse 73, CH-8200 Schaffhausen
schaffhauserland.ch

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1.21 km

View of Schaffhausen from the Munot Fortress

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Munot
The city fortress is, alongside the Rhine Falls, the landmark of Schaffhausen.
Built by the citizens of Schaffhausen in 1564–1589 as forced labor. The construction principle
can be compared …

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2.98 km

Rhine Cycle Route — Schaffhausen

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What a beautiful cycle path directly along the Rhine, highly recommended.

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3.61 km

Fronwagplatz

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The Fronwagplatz always invites you to linger or go shopping. Daniele with the best pasta in town and Cafe Nordlicht with delicious dishes and coffee. The Take Away Cibus is …

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3.94 km

Schwabentor

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Schwabentor Vorstadt 69
The Schwabentor on the edge of the old town was first mentioned in 1361 as the "Neuturm" and was part of the old city wall. The saying …

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4.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.70 km

1.32 km

577 m

539 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

903 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

14°C

7°C

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Comments

June 12, 2024,Altstadtbesuch in Schaffhausen

After I finished the Ostweg in Schaffhausen yesterday, I visited the old town of Schaffhausen this afternoon.
I hadn't seen Schaffhausen like this before.
You've only really been where you've been on foot.

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October 2, 2023,Schaffhausen 3.1 - Schaffhausen

The day started in fog. But that didn't stop us from visiting Schaffhausen. There was not only the Munot Fortress to see here, but also some brightly painted houses.

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