Ristafallet, Waterfall in western Jämtland, Sweden
Ristafallet is a waterfall that drops 14 meters into the Indalsälven River with a width of around 50 meters. A forested island in the middle divides the falling water into two separate cascades side by side.
Medieval pilgrims traveling to Saint Olav's tomb in Trondheim used Olav's spring downstream along the hiking trail as a water source. This route formed part of an old pilgrimage network crossing the region.
The falls appeared in the 1984 Swedish film adaptation of Ronja the Robber's Daughter, serving as a fictional gorge in the story. Visitors can still recognize the locations shown in this classic film today.
The waterfall is accessible year-round, with a nearby camping site offering spaces, cabins, and wireless internet for visitors. Facilities are available to help families enjoy the location comfortably.
When winters are cold enough, the entire waterfall freezes solid, revealing a 14-meter limestone cave with two entrances on the forested island that can be explored. This rare occurrence attracts adventurous visitors seeking to discover this hidden feature of the site.
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