Rjukandefossen

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Rjukandefossen during high water level in July 2008 RjukandefossenHemsedal.jpg
Rjukandefossen during high water level in July 2008

Rjukandefossen is a double waterfall of approximately 18 metres located in the vicinity of the village Tuv in the municipality of Hemsedal in Buskerud, Norway. [1]

The Rjukandefoss receives water from Mørkedøla which is a catchment for much of the melting snow in the Hemsedal fell.

A suspension bridge is located about 50–100 metres after the waterfall, which can be used to cross the river.

The name

See > Rjukan Falls

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References

  1. Cheng, Johnny. "Rjukandefossen". World of Waterfalls. Retrieved 2008-07-18.

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