Skjervefossen, Twin waterfall near Voss, Norway
Skjervefossen is a two-section waterfall system located along the Hardanger scenic route between Voss and Granvin in Norway. The water descends in a single powerful stream from the upper cliffs before splitting into parallel flows lower down the slope.
The waterfall has always been part of the landscape, but became a accessible destination when paths and viewing platforms were developed along the Hardanger tourist route. This development brought it into the wider awareness of travelers passing through the region.
The waterfall is woven into how locals and visitors experience the raw power of nature in this region. It represents the kind of dramatic water features that have always defined the Hardanger landscape and attracted people to explore it.
Several marked trails and viewing platforms let you see different parts of the falls from different heights, with parking and restrooms at the top. Wear sturdy shoes as the pathways can be steep and slippery, especially after rain.
The upper drop falls as a single column, but the water spreads into multiple parallel channels as it continues down the mountainside, a split caused by the underlying rock structure. This branching is especially striking after heavy rainfall when each stream becomes much more visible.
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