Steinsdalsfossen Waterfall

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One of the most popular waterfalls in Norway. The Steinsdalsfossen has a fall of 50 m and is special because you can walk safe and dry behind it. The fall occured in 1699 when the river changed course. There is a footpath from the car park up to and under the waterfall. Along National Tourist Route Hardanger.Tourist information office.

National Tourist Routes
Scenic roads for exploring Norway’s breathtaking landscapes - comprising selected stretches from north to south. 3 of them are in Hardanger. National Tourist Route Hardanger, National Tourist Route Hardangervidda and National Tourist Route Ryfylke. www.nasjonaleturistveger.no

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Rooindie
Farmington, Connecticut
Trip Type:
Couples
Will knock your socks off!
Tuesday, 2nd October 2018
It's crazy windy - we got wet just walking up to it from the wind. It's very powerful, and cool to be able to walk behind it. There's a small parking lot, and it's a short walk over to the... Read full review
librarianbarb53
Trip Type:
Couples
Not to be missed
Tuesday, 20th November 2018
You get an all around experience...walking up the path to view it and then behind the actual water flow. Our tour guide also insured us that the water was pure and encouraged us to fill up our water... Read full review
gaires2359
Melbourne, Australia
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Business
Magnifique!
Thursday, 23rd May 2019
Look for it on GOOGLE if you are passing through from Bergen to Oslo. Magnificent little waterfall that packs a great punch with the easy gravel walk up to get behind the falls! Bring along your... Read full review

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