Rheinfall

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Rhine Falls with Laufen Castle in Neuhausen am Rheinfall. Canton Schaffhausen in Switzerland; Shutterstock ID 1914711808;

Ensnared in wispy spray, the thunderous Rheinfall might not give Niagara much competition in height (23m), width (150m) or even flow of water (700 cu meters per second in summer), but Europe's largest plain waterfall is stunning nonetheless. Trails thread up and along its shore, with viewpoints providing abundant photo ops.

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