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
Valursfossen, seen from viewpoint at end of marked hiking track.
Valursfossen is located in Vestland
Valursfossen
Valursfossen is located in Norway
Valursfossen
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LocationVestland, Norway
Coordinates60°21′36″N 7°08′43″E / 60.36004°N 7.14537°E / 60.36004; 7.14537
Total height272 metres (892 ft)
Number of drops2
Longest drop205 metres (673 ft)
WatercourseVeig

References

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  1. ^ Welle-Strand, Erling. De tusen fossers land. Oslo: Nortrabooks. ISBN 8290103433.
  2. ^ Hardangervidda. Oslo: Grøndahl. ISBN 8257402877.

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