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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Georges D
La Prairie, Canada
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Family
Nice passage behind waterfall!
Sunday, 8th October 2017
We did a stop a this waterfall for a 5min walk up to this beautifull waterfall. You will get slightly wet by the nice mist, and if you walk a little further, you get to walk between the wall and the... Read full review
Lin X
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Friends getaway
Unique experience
Thursday, 21st September 2017
We love this Norway highest waterfall (50 meters) as it offers unique experience to walk behind the water! It is easy to get here by car and parking space is generous. We heard the greatest water... Read full review
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Family
Great walk under the watterfall
Friday, 25th August 2017
You have a great chance to stay under a watterfall, close enough to feel its power. Then you can continue and have a nice view of it from a nice place above. Available easily for all, elderly people... Read full review

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