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Waterfall in Dalarna, Sweden
Njupeskär
LocationFulufjället National Park, Dalarna, Sweden
Coordinates61°38′10″N 12°41′18″E / 61.63611°N 12.68833°E / 61.63611; 12.68833
Total heightabout 93 meters
WatercourseNjupån

Njupeskär is a waterfall in the river Njupån in Fulufjället National Park, Sweden, about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) away from the village of Mörkret. With a total height of about 93 metres (305 ft) and a free fall of 70 metres (230 ft), it is the highest free fall in Sweden.

Njupeskär falls over the rim of eroded sandstone plateau of Fulufjället, waterfall has formed an impressive canyon. A few days per year, in early morning around midsummer, the sun shines on the waterfall . Moose and deer can be seen from the hike to the waterfall.

Panoramic view of the Njupeskär waterfall

References

  1. "Njupeskär". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 November 2011. (subscription required)
  2. ^ Bright, M (2017). 1001 Natural Wonders You Must See Before You Die. p. 290. ISBN 9780785835837.
  3. "Njupeskär Sweden's highest waterfall?". Fulufjället National Park. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
  4. "Njupeskär". Wondermondo.

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