Döda fallet

Döda fallet is a former stream bed and nature reserve in Ragunda Municipality, Sweden, where a 35‑meter waterfall once flowed. The area now shows deep rock formations and dry gorges through which no water passes.

In 1796, a canal built for timber transport broke and emptied Lake Ragunda in four hours through a sudden flood. The water carved a new path and left the former gorge dry.

The name means "the dead fall" and reflects the disappearance of a once powerful cascade. Local residents still refer to the rocky basin as a reminder of what the river lost.

Marked walking trails lead from the parking area through the reserve and allow access to the rock formations. A restaurant operates during summer months from June through August.

The reserve is the only place in Sweden where a major waterfall vanished completely through human action. The landscape changed from a roaring river to a stony basin within a few hours.

Location: Ragunda Municipality

Inception: September 23, 1983

Website: https://dodafallet.se

GPS coordinates: 63.05309,16.51778

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:38