Valursfossen (English: Valur Falls) is a waterfall in the municipality of Eidfjord in the county of Vestland, Norway. It is part of the river Veig, where it runs down from the mountain plateau Hardangervidda and down into the valley Valursdalen.[1] It has a total descent of 272 m.[2]
| Valursfossen | |
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 Valursfossen, seen from viewpoint at end of marked hiking track. | |
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| Location | Vestland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 60°21′36″N 7°08′43″E / 60.36004°N 7.14537°E |
| Total height | 272 metres (892 ft) |
| Number of drops | 2 |
| Longest drop | 205 metres (673 ft) |
| Watercourse | Veig |
References
edit- ^ Welle-Strand, Erling. De tusen fossers land. Oslo: Nortrabooks. ISBN 8290103433.
- ^ Hardangervidda. Oslo: Grøndahl. ISBN 8257402877.