Hivjufossen
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| Hivjufossen | |
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 Interactive map of Hivjufossen | |
| Location | Buskerud, Norway |
| Coordinates | 60°36′39″N 8°04′25″E / 60.61079°N 8.07368°E |
| Elevation | 250 metres (820 ft) |
| Watercourse | Storekvelvi river |
Hivjufossen[1] is a 250-metre (820 ft) tall waterfall located west of the village of Hovet in Hol Municipality in Buskerud county, Norway.[2]
Located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the centre of the village Hovet (towards Aurland Municipality), there is a hiking path that leads to the Hivjufossen waterfall, which is a local tourist attraction.[3] The waterfall can only be reached after by a 40-60 minute climb. Hivjufossen consists of an upper and lower waterfall which are created by the water of the river Storekvelvi that streams from Hardangervidda National Park to Hallingskarvet National Park. It is joined by other rivers and streams as it flows in the direction of the river Storåne in Hovet.
Magne Holestøl, a local experienced travel guide of tourists who visit the Hivjufossen and member of the rescue team in 1991, stated in the article "Ikke trygt for turister" in the local newspaper NRK Buskerud: Hivjufossen is not safe for tourists.[4]
Gallery
Hivjufossen, warning sign
The former entrance sign.
Bridge over the river Storåni
Part of the track
Information board near to the Hivjufossen waterfall
Where the Hivjufossen becomes the river Storåni
Storåni river
Hovet, in the province Viken. The Hivjufossen is visible in the central point of the picture.
