When I was doing some post trip research, I couldn't believe that Bredekfossen almost ceased to exist when hydroelectric plans were proposed for the area. Eventually, the plans were dropped. Moreover, downstream from the falls, there was a marble cave called Marmorgrotten. We didn't go that far beyond the views we had of the falls so we didn't get closer to the farm nor the cave. Also, there were some deserted cabins near the falls. The cabins were abandoned as recently as 1965 because the Stormdalsåga was prone to flooding from snow and ice, resulting in water levels that ultimately inundated the settlements.

Getting to the falls required us to take a hike either from E6 or Bjøllånes. I ended up doing it from the E6 as an out-and-back hike though I could've very easily have done it from the other car park. Heck, I could've even done the whole hike as an 8km loop, but for some reason (probably due to haste and it being too late in the day) I only did this as an out-and-back hike.

From the "private" E6 car park (there were a couple of spots reserved for residents here I believe), I had to cross a long swinging bridge over Ranaelva before following the trail towards the left where signs indicated we were heading into Stormsdalen. The trail went through private property so I had to tread lightly and not veer from it.

After passing through trees and past some farms, the trail started a long gradual climb (steep in some places). This climb persisted for much of a 2km stretch before reaching a junction. The left fork led into Stormdalen while the right fork headed to a mountain cabin (hytta) at Granneset. Either way, it could be done as a mini-loop so it didn't matter which way I was going. I ended up taking the right fork towards Granneset, which eventually led to a swinging bridge over Stormdalsåga. However, I found a "path" that left this trail and headed right to the edge of a cliff (I had to be real careful not to get too close to the sloping edge) where I got a glimpse of the upper cascades of Bredekfossen.

It was around the swing bridge that I turned back. However, with hindsight being 20/20, I think I should've continued 1.5km beyond the bridge towards the buildings at Bredek. Then, I probably could've done a little more exploring seeing Marmorgrotten as well as the falls from the other side of the river. Moreover, I could've wrapped up the final 1.2km returning to Bjøllånes, where I could continue walking along the E6 back to the car park we left the car at.

Oh well, you live and learn I guess.

All in all, it took me 90 minutes though I did rush things a bit. I'm sure 3-4 hours would've been enough to do the whole loop. Maybe next time...