Hike description

The majestic Tverrelva, which you can see from almost everywhere in Sunndalen, comes down the mountainside from the north side of the valley.
Tverrelva is a photo opportunity and provides various nature experiences, almost all year round. From frozen ice floes in winter to breathtaking waterfall spray and rushing from the river in summer. The entire continuous waterfall starts at an altitude of 920 meters above sea level and ends at the confluence with the Sunndøla river at an altitude of about 440 meters.
Tverrelva originates from the melting of the glacier from Tystigbreen, the mountain area at Nuken and the surrounding area. In the last 10 years, the glacier edge has retreated a lot, like most other glacier arms in our country.
During flood periods with a lot of rain and high temperatures, a lot of loose material is also transported with the river. These loose masses are carried along with the watercourse further down to the outlet in Oppstrynsvatnet. Some also end up in the river course to Hjelledøla. This has become an increasing problem for agriculture in the valley, since sedimentation on the riverbed results in more flooding of agricultural land than before.
There is a path from the self-flat on Sunndalssetra to Tverrelvskaret. A signpost is located approximately in the middle of Selflata, and the first part of this path has been cut down - so that the start of this road is clearly visible. More clearing along the path is planned to be carried out in 2025.
The difference in altitude between Sunndalssetra and Tverrelvskaret is approximately 500m.
In Tverrelvskaret, sheep and deer are grazing together, and sometimes reindeer can also be seen in the area.

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