Valursfossen
Valursfossen certainly has to be one of the most memorable hikes I had ever done. This wild and powerful 262m waterfall is a tremendous reward for the drive and hike to get here. When Julie and I did this hike together and saw the waterfall, the late afternoon sun and its warm glow on both the waterfall and the highlands was something that we couldn't forget - especially in light of our accomplishment. To get here, you'll have to take the narrow and steep single-lane road through Hjølmodalen either to the car park just before the end of the road or the very last car park at the end of the road. By that point, you're above the valley and on the Hardanger Plateau. Then, you'll have to hike about an hour each way through an obstacle course of muddy moors, rocky scrambles requiring the use of your hands, and hunting for sparsely located red Ts. Make sure you have a decent pair of hiking boots and plenty of water for this hike.
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Finally, the approach to the waterfall
