Kleivafossen

But this was merely a side attractioin to the beautiful glacier at the end of the walk (about another 1.5km further uphill). In fact, this was one of the big highlights that Julie and I did together for the entire Norway trip back in 2005. Perhaps the only thing we had to complain about was the swarm of black flies that wouldn't leave us alone. At least they were non-biting.

Directions: To get to the trailhead, drive on the Rv60 to the eastern head of the Nordfjord. At the town of Olden, drive south for 22km on the country road to its end. There's a large parking area for walks up to the glacier (or you could pay for a little tram ride to get up there if you want). You can also see Volefossen at this car park.

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Faint rainbow in the mist of the waterfall

Looking down at the falls as we climbed the switchbacks leading to its top

Approaching the attractive Briksdal Glacier

Some waterfall we saw on the way to the glacier

Briksdalbreen at the end of the trail

We were pretty close to the glacier terminus, but that was 2005. Given the rate the glaciers are receding these days, I doubt we'll ever get this close to a glacier again.

We saw a couple of folks glacier walking

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