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Brekkefossen Waterfall – Brekkefossen Waterfall loop from Flåm

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Sogn and Fjordane

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Brekkefossen Waterfall – Brekkefossen Waterfall loop from Flåm

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Brekkefossen Waterfall – Brekkefossen Waterfall loop from Flåm

01:52

5.90km

180m

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: July 22, 2026

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498 m

Flåm River

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The nature here is simply enchanting

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1.74 km

Brekkefossen Waterfall

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110m steeply upwards

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2.33 km

Hike for about 30 minutes over hill and dale (via a path marked with the red letter "T") to the waterfall. Even more amazing after the strenuous climb is the view over Flåm, the mountains and the fjord - beautiful. Everything is free. The path is signposted from the road.

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2.47 km

Brekkefossen Waterfall

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In addition to the beautiful view of the beautiful Brekkevossen waterfall, you also have a beautiful view of the fjords (it is a tough climb but definitely worth it).
If you have arrived in Flåm with a cruise ship, you can see it in the distance.

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2.58 km

View of Flåm, the Brekkefossen waterfall, and the Nærøyfjord

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Beautiful view of Flam and the waterfall with a chance to sit

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4.45 km

View of Brekkefossen

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The hike or climb to Brekkefossen is definitely worth it. A fantastic natural spectacle in a beautiful landscape.

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5.22 km

Flåm Railway Station and Museum

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The railway was originally built for freight traffic starting in 1923. It was intended to transport freight from the Bergen Railway in Myrdal to Flam on the Sognefjord, which was accessible by ship year-round. The railway was completed in 1936, and freight traffic began with steam locomotives.

Passenger service began in 1941. The line was not fully electrified until 1944.

In recent times, however, the line has become increasingly important for tourist traffic. A special highlight is the gradient of 5.5 per thousand for a standard gauge line and the stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall, between two tunnels.

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5.39 km

Flåm Railway Museum

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The Flåm Railway Museum gives you an insight into the building of one of Europe's steepest railway lines, the technical challenge and the people behind these impressive engineering works.

On show in the museum are an authentic El 9 locomotive, an old electric shunting engine, a number of rail inspection trolleys and different exhibitions with text, image, sound and objects. You can also experience a trip on the Flåm Railway video.
visitflam.com/en/se-og-gjore1/se/flamsbana-museet

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5.90 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.54 km

2.46 km

694 m

191 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

1.57 km

1.42 km

118 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 23 July

11°C

7°C

80 %

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Comments

May 20, 2025,Norwegen 🇳🇴 Flåm Vom Hafen zum Aussichtspunkt Brekkefossen (Wasserfall)

Norway 🇳🇴 2025 Flåm

Flåm is a small village with 400 inhabitants, but it receives many visitors every year. We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy the small town at around 25 degrees Celsius with a stunning view.

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July 14, 2023,Rondje rond Flåm

Nice to stretch your legs after the train journey of 2 hours. The climb to the bottom of the waterfall is quite tough. There seems to be no end to the stone steps. Up there you will be treated to a beautiful view of the waterfall and the valley.

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September 25, 2022,Ein Runde in Flam inkl. Wasserfall

The ascent with about 600 steps is rather strenuous for some hikers, but it is worth persevering. You could also walk the entire 14.5km to the top. The path is well marked. It takes about 2.5 hours one way.

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June 23, 2022,from port to Brekkefossen, Flåm

Really easy at the beginning. But climbing the long stairs to the waterfall was a nightmare . Only for good shaped people

September 5, 2023,Brekkefossen View – Norwegen Flam loop from Flåm

Tough climb to view the waterfall but well worth it

June 6, 2022,Tour

There are 560 steps to the waterfall. But the view is incredible.

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May 9, 2024,09-05-2024 (Flaam, Norwegen)

Today we went on a hike in Flaam. A steep climb with steps to the viewpoint at the waterfall. At the end we did a bit of shopping at the harbor and as a reward we tasted good beer in a rustic brewery right on the shore. 🍻🚢😆

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May 2, 2024,🇳🇴 Flåm

Stop number 4: Flåm.
Another small and idyllic village and again with such a beautiful waterfall (Brekkefossen). The climb to reach the viewing platform at this waterfall was quite tough, but in the end all the effort is rewarded with spectacular views! 👌🏻🤩
Afterwards we went on an excursion to Myrdal with the Flåmsbana (and again in full sun ☀️). …

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Brekkefossen Waterfall – Brekkefossen Waterfall loop from Flåm

Flåm River

Brekkefossen Waterfall

Brekkefossen

Brekkefossen Waterfall

View of Flåm, the Brekkefossen waterfall, and the Nærøyfjord

View of Brekkefossen

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