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Norway Waterfall - Likholefossen Waterfall
Norway is well known for it’s magnificent waterfalls. As part of my month long Norwegian road trip I was keen to experience these spectacular natural wonders to the full.
Likholefossen waterfall was on my route heading north. Foss, by the way means “waterfall” taken from the old Norse word ‘fors”.
It’s one of the lesser known waters in Norway as statistically it’s not the biggest or the highest, but as you’ll see from my pictures and video in this article that I took during my time here, it’s pretty spectacular none the less.
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Likholefossen waterfall is located in the municipality of Gaular. The waterfall is easily accessible by car with good parking within 100 metres of the bridge.
It is situated just off the 13 Highway. I did record a video of the drive along the Highway 13 with my GoPro camera, check out the video below.
The modern bridge spans across the waterfall itself providing a real close up experience with the power of the water cascading over the rocks.
Fossestien Hiking
On the south side of the river you can carry on your hike along the Fossestien route [1].
The route follows the Gaular river, starting at Gaularfjellet and down to the Viksdalen valley.
The path is some 21 km long and passes 14 waterfalls and seven lakes along the way. Take a look at my video below which was recorded while crossing the bridge and along part of the route.
The hike is fairly easy with a height difference of around 500m over the total length. So I’d recommend it to anyone with average fitness levels. Take a day sack with you, some food and water, and wear decent hiking boots.
Gaula River
If you like waterfalls then this part of Norway is a must see place. The Gaular river is known as “waterfall country”
Huts in Norway
One of the great experiences when visiting Norway is living in a traditional Norwegian hut.
I stayed for 3 nights in a hut near the waterfall, with easy access to many hikes in the area too.
Huts are quite inexpensive for Norway, but accommodation is basic. There is no running water inside the hut. You do have electricity and a shower block on site.
I’d suggest hiring a car to get to Likholfossen as the best way to travel.
The video below is of my hut that I stayed in for the 3 nights in August 2019.
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Likholefossen Waterfall
Facts-
Location - Gaular
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Height - 35 metres
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Region - Sogn og Fjordane
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Best visit - Summer
