Rheinschlucht (9 items)

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The Rheinschlucht, also called Ruinaulta, is a beautiful canyon through which one of the headwaters of the Rhine meanders.

  • What looks like your ordinary mountain on this photo is actually the South side of a massive high plateau, the Flimserstein.
  • The forest hiking trail leading from Trin Mulin to the Rheinschlucht (Ruinaulta).
  • Angry Birds meets traditional Swiss chalet.
  • The brown bear is making a return to the Swiss forests.
  • Il spir, the spectacular view platform that opened in 2006. Although not exactly obvious its shape was inspired by that of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Swift Common Swift].
  • The view down into the "Swiss Grand Canyon", a canyon dug by the Rhine's headwaters after a vast landslide about 10,000 years ago.
  • Il spir.
  • The view platform is a popular attraction for hikers and other outdoor fans.
  • "Zault", a more recently erected view platform on the opposite side of the canyon.