Rjukandefossen is a double waterfall of approximately 18 metres located in the vicinity of the village Tuv in the municipality of
Hemsedal in
Buskerud
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Norway
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The Rjukandefoss receives water from Mørkedøla which is a catchment for much of the melting snow in the Hemsedal fell.
A suspension bridge is located about 50–100 metres after the waterfall, which can be used to cross the river.
The name
Rjukan Falls
See also
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List of waterfalls
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References
Landforms of Buskerud
Waterfalls of Norway
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