Vrangfoss Locks – Ulefoss Locks loop from Eidselva

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Vrangfoss Locks – Ulefoss Locks loop from Eidselva

Moderate

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Vrangfoss Locks – Ulefoss Locks loop from Eidselva

03:01

11.1km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.41 km

Ulefoss Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Ulefoss Hovedgård is a magnificent manor house widely considered the most important architectural work from the Empire era in the country. Built between 1802 and 1807 as a summer residence …

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3.25 km

Waterfall with small weir in the forest

Highlight • Waterfall

In June there was not enough water for a small waterfall. For this reason alone, the hike should not be undertaken.

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5.15 km

Vrangfoss Locks

Highlight • Structure

The Vrangfoss five-way lock is a highlight of any trip. Passenger ships pass through it twice a day. There's a café.

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5.47 km

Stone transport

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic barge

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5.50 km

Historic Sawmill

Highlight • Historical Site

Below the lock is a sawmill that is still in use today. This is where the wooden lock gates are made and spare parts are manufactured.

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10.4 km

Ulefoss Locks

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The third lock from Skien. The ships are transported 11 m upwards in three chambers.

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

3.55 km

685 m

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

2.14 km

1.62 km

1.14 km

572 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 November

2°C

-2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

August 4, 2025,Wanderung zur Vrangfoss Schleuse

Thought I'd take a leisurely hike today. But in Norway, you always have to be prepared for anything. Komoot suggested a tour!
I started off past the Ulefoss Lock, along gravel paths to the Eidshaus. Then I descended along a beautiful meadow path to a pasture fence. With a queasy feeling, I crossed the confusing pasture and exited at a …

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