Njupeskär
Waterfall in Dalarna, Sweden
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Njupeskär is a waterfall in the river Njupån in Fulufjället National Park, Sweden, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away from the village of Mörkret.[2] With a total height of about 93 metres (305 ft) and a free fall of 70 metres (230 ft), it is the highest free fall in Sweden.[3]
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| Location | Fulufjället National Park, Dalarna, Sweden |
| Coordinates | 61°38′10″N 12°41′18″E |
| Total height | about 93 meters[1] |
| Watercourse | Njupån |
Njupeskär falls over the rim of eroded sandstone plateau of Fulufjället, waterfall has formed an impressive canyon.[4] A few days per year, in early morning around midsummer, the sun shines on the waterfall [citation needed]. Moose and deer can be seen from the hike to the waterfall.[2]
