Name of Waterfall

Rheinfall

Description

Rheinfall is the most voluminous waterfall in Switzerland, as well as southern Europe. The falls are approximately 120 meters wide, and drop a total of 23 meters. A small island split the river near the bottom of the cascade and has a boat dock attached which allows visitors to climb up stairs on the rock for a unique perspective of the falls. There are access points for the falls on either side of the river.

Other Names

['Schaffhausenfall']

Magnitude

74.08

Absolute Magnitude

83.24

IWC Rating (International Waterfall Classification)

8.19

Total Height (ft)

79

Tallest Drop

79

Number of Drops

1

Average Width

400

Average High Volume (Cubic ft per second)

21,000 cfs (6 months)

Average Low Volume (Cubic ft per second)

8,800 cfs (6 months)

Pitch

45 degrees

Run (ft)

200

Watershed or Feeder Stream

Rhein River Rhein River