Railway bridge at the Rhine Falls – Haus zum Ritter loop from Neuhausen

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Schaffhausen

Neuhausen am Rheinfall

Railway bridge at the Rhine Falls – Haus zum Ritter loop from Neuhausen

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Railway bridge at the Rhine Falls – Haus zum Ritter loop from Neuhausen

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7.75km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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234 m

Rheinweg (Riverside Path)

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When visiting the Rhine Falls, you can immediately walk a beautiful circular route to the other side and back.

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1.52 km

Railway bridge at the Rhine Falls

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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.

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1.69 km

View of Laufen Castle and the Railway Bridge

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Fine view across the water high up at Laufen Castle

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5.04 km

Obertorturm, Schaffhausen

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Obertorturm in the old town of Schaffhausen
The Obertorturm in the old town of Schaffhausen was first mentioned in a document in 1273 as "zem obern tor". It is the …

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5.16 km

Fronwagturm

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In the gable of the tower you can see Joachim Habrecht's astronomical clock, which shows ten different possibilities:

1. Hours
2. Days of the week
3. The moon's course through …

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5.26 km

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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5.37 km

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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5.40 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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