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Norsk Hydro First Power Plant – Rjukanfossen loop from Rjukanfossen

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Norsk Hydro First Power Plant – Rjukanfossen loop from Rjukanfossen

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Norsk Hydro First Power Plant – Rjukanfossen loop from Rjukanfossen

00:56

3.00km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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22 m

Rjukanfossen Parking Lot

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The lower of the two parking spaces, at the lower end of the Maristig tunnel, from which you can reach viewpoints of the Rjukanfossen. From here you can also see the Vemork power plant.

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119 m

Krokan Farm Ruins

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Ruins of an old farm.

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279 m

View of Rjukanfossen

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The Rjukanfossen has lost its power since the water is diverted in pipelines to the Vemork power station. The waterfall can only be experienced on the last weekend in July on the occasion of the "Marispelet".

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1.16 km

View of Rjukanfossen

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Unfortunately, you can no longer see as much of the Rjukanfossen as you could see until 1911. It was one of the first real natural attractions back then! Then the …

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1.24 km

Norsk Hydro First Power Plant

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In 1907, Norsk Hydro's first hydroelectric power station on Rjukanfossen was built here. In 1911 it was replaced by the power plant in Vemork.

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1.55 km

Marispelet Open-Air Theatre

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Here u. a. the Marispelet listed. Norwegian Romeo and Juliet :)
marispelet.com

Right in front of the impressive valley of the Rjukanfossen.

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1.95 km

Rjukanfossen

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Amazing in summer + winter. There is a huge waterfall and in winter perfect conditions for ice climbing.

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2.63 km

Maristigtunnelen

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Here you can look into the tunnel from the path.

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3.00 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.00 km

827 m

629 m

539 m

Surfaces

1.13 km

629 m

577 m

280 m

159 m

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (680 m)

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