Valnesfossen waterfall in bodø

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This is quite a short hike that follows the river through the forest up to Valnesfossen waterfall in Bodø municipality. The distance from the parking lot to the endpoint is around 1.63 kilometers, which takes about 22 minutes with a regular hiking speed. Valnesfossen is the highest waterfall in Bodø, with a free fall of 60 meters. This hike is great if you just want to stretch your legs in beautiful nature, with a spectacular endpoint as well. From the parking lot you walk up the road 15 meters and take the forest road on the left side. The road eventually turns into a small path, keep following it until you reach the waterfall

This is quite a short hike that follows the river through the forest up to Valnesfossen waterfall in Bodø municipality. The distance from the parking lot to the endpoint is around 1.63 kilometers, which takes about 22 minutes with a regular hiking speed. Valnesfossen is the highest waterfall in Bodø, with a free fall of 60 meters. This hike is great if you just want to stretch your legs in beautiful nature, with a spectacular endpoint as well. From the parking lot you walk up the road 15 meters and take the forest road on the left side. The road eventually turns into a small path, keep following it until you reach the end by the waterfall

Valnesfossen waterfall in Bodø

CATEGORY: SHORT HIKES

LOCATION: BODØ

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The start point for the hike to Valnesfossen waterfall in Bodø is just after a small bridge. From here you take the forest road a little bit further up

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This is a nice little hike that follows the river through the forest up to Valnesfossen waterfall in Bodø municipality. Distance is 1.63 kilometers each way