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The Bødalen Waterfalls tumble down the same watercourse responsible for carving out this side valley that ultimately leads towards the lake Lovatnet. There are several cascades that come down in succession, but the most notable of these are Høysteinfossen and Huldrefossen further upstream. You're bound to notice them as you make the steep, narrow, and rather scary drive up the Bødal Valley.
In addition to the mentioned waterfalls, there are also a few ephemeral and unnamed ones tumbling down the bordering mountains of the valley.
Directions: To access Bødalen from Loen, drive towards Ramnefjellfossen, but turn left when you see the signed turnoff to access this valley. There is a self-help toll station before you go up the narrow road.
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