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Gravdefossen is another one of the towering named waterfalls in the scenic waterfall-filled Romsdal Valley (Romsdalen). We saw this one was sloping before making one final plunge into the base of the valley near railroad tracks flanked by blooming wildflowers. We only realized this waterfall had a name after the trip when we looked at our GPS points. Otherwise, I'm not so sure we could've easily identified this waterfall from the others in the valley.
Directions: This waterfall sits right across from Døntefossen (right side wall as we were facing north) along the E136.
You're right about the protruding rock that obscures the best views but having trekked there we thought we might try and get a little closer...[more]
Norway Family
When my father was alive, his family in Norway contacted him, stating that he had a lot of family there. His father came to the states at age 17 by himself...[more]
Ken Foshaug
My last name is derived from this area of Norway. Foshaug - Fos meaning waterfall and haug meaning hill. My Great-great-great grandfather moved...[more]