Notable waterfall · Agder, Agder

Gjevdefossen

Gjevdefossen is a waterfall in Agder, Agder.

Gjevdefossen: 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 waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Gjevdefossen

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

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.

Visiting Gjevdefossen: tips

  • Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
  • Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.

How to reach Gjevdefossen — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.95778, 8.17360. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Gjevdefossen

    • Måvatn · lake · Telemark · ~15 km · Must-see
    • Nasvatn · lake · Telemark · ~16 km · Must-see
    • Fyresvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~20 km · Must-see
    • Topsæ · lake · Telemark · ~21 km · Must-see
    • Hovatn · lake · Telemark · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Vedalen · viewpoint · Telemark · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Setesdal · viewpoint · Telemark · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Åraksfjorden · lake · Telemark · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Reiårsfossen · waterfall · Telemark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Longerakvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Straumsfjorden · lake · Telemark · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Reinevatnet · lake · Telemark · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Nisser · lake · Telemark · ~37 km · Must-see
    • Homstølvatnet · lake · Telemark · ~39 km · Must-see
    • Byglandsfjorden · lake · Telemark · ~44 km · Must-see
    • Høvringsvatnet · lake · Agder · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Vågsdalsfjorden · lake · Agder · ~48 km · Must-see
    • Gyvatn · lake · Telemark · ~49 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Gjevdefossen?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Gjevdefossen?

    Nearby: Måvatn (lake, 15 km), Nasvatn (lake, 16 km), Fyresvatnet (lake, 20 km), Topsæ (lake, 21 km), Hovatn (lake, 28 km), Vedalen (viewpoint, 28 km).

    Is Gjevdefossen worth visiting?

    Gjevdefossen is listed as a notable waterfall in Agder on Spotwander.