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Hovdevatn

Hovdevatn is a lake in Telemark, Telemark.

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Hovdevatn: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hovdevatn

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hovdevatn — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.54183, 8.18367. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hovdevatn full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hovdevatn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Hovdevatn?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hovdevatn?

    Nearby: Eidsborg stavkyrkje (church, 16 km), Bandak (lake, 18 km), Vinjevatn (lake, 22 km), Byrtevatn (lake, 25 km), Kivledalen (viewpoint, 30 km), Botnedalsvatn (lake, 31 km).

    Is Hovdevatn worth visiting?

    Hovdevatn is listed as a notable lake in Telemark on Spotwander.