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The Top 20 Gorges in Norway

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Norway. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Norway.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

View of Lysefjord

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The ascent and descent each take a good 2 hours. You should definitely have sturdy shoes and rainwear with you. There is WiFi at the parking lot ;-) and you can buy food and find a toilet.

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Vøringsfossen Waterfall

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in addition to the main fall, several small rivers plunge down here

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View from Preikestolen overlooking the Lysefjord

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Simply gigantic, but it's best to go up very early or very late in the day if you really want to enjoy it in peace. 😉

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Ridderspranget Gorge

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Ridderspranget - The knight's daring canyon jump

Ridderspranget, the knight's jump, is an impressive, 8 meter deep gorge not far from Reichsstraße 51 in the eastern Jotunheimen Mountains (signposted). The …

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Old Road Through Måbødalen Gorge

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Be sure to drive and don't let the signs that indicate the closures deter you. You can easily climb over the block if you remove the pockets. (Bike has to be carried about 3m there)

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Måbøvatnet

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In the guide the path to the foot of the Voringfossen is described and we tried it, but canceled it. A rockfall has made the way unrecognizable and there are …

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Waterfalls in Rondane National Park

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Unfortunately, the bridge is no longer there. As a result, the crossing is not possible without wet feet. The water is quite deep there.

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Mørkgonga Gorge

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Caution when climbing through Mørgonga, especially with regard to scree. There is an acute danger of rockfall for hikers scrambling over a rock or for oncoming traffic.

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Jettegryter Potholes

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Here you can marvel at a pothole that has been formed by the water over the years.

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Crevice Near Svartisen Glacier

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Isn't it more of a crevice? At least as far as I know, there is no accessible gorge at this point.

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Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge

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Gudbrandsjuvet is a 5 meter wide and 20-25 meter deep gorge carved by the Valldøla river. It is easily accessible on national road 63 between Valldal and Trollstigen and can …

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View of Lysefjord

Vøringsfossen Waterfall

View from Preikestolen overlooking the Lysefjord

Ridderspranget Gorge

Old Road Through Måbødalen Gorge

Måbøvatnet

Waterfalls in Rondane National Park

Mørkgonga Gorge

Jettegryter Potholes

Crevice Near Svartisen Glacier

Gudbrandsjuvet Gorge

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