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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PhilipALight
Kent, United Kingdom
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Couples
Breathtaking!!!
Tuesday, 9th July 2019
This is well worth a visit with breathtaking views and a real feeling of calm and positive energy. You get some amazing photos and it is an experience not to be missed! Read full review
Mickeym0use
Rockledge, Florida
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Family
Very cool!
Friday, 12th July 2019
The way the waterfall is falling off of the rocks allows you to walk behind it. It is a beautiful waterfall from the front but it is very cool to go behind it. A great quick stop along the road. Read full review
kitd1275
Bergen, Norway
Trip Type:
Family
50m Waterfalls
Monday, 15th July 2019
One of the popular waterfalls of Norway. The falls is not that big compared to the other falls but one thing special on this one is that you can walk behind the falls (yes it's safe and dry). A very... Read full review

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