#River

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Feb 13
2 min

Rio Algar - along the river at Altea

At the eastern end of the picturesque coastal town of Altea, the Rio Algar flows into the sea. Here, a walking path has been made along both sides of the river course. The trip starts at the car park by the beach promenade in Altea. Follow the beach to the east (direction Valencia) until you reach the outlet of the Rio Algar. There you look straight across to the cliff of Calpe. The outlet of the river forms a wide area with shallow water where many kinds of birds thrive. Fol

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May 25, 2022
2 min

Sandvikselva - new river promenade

With the upgrade of Kadettangen outside Sandvika, a promenade has also been created along the Sandvikselva (Sandvika River) from the river outlet to Løkke bridge. New walkways and bridges up the river have made this area far more accessible. The new Kadettangen is in itself worth a visit. Here it has become a large sand beach after filling masses from the new E16 towards Hønefoss were used to expand the beach area. At the estuary there are recreation areas with benches and pl

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May 8, 2022
3 min

The dam at Relleu - new footbridge

A little south of the small mountain village of Relleu, a footbridge was opened in January this year, attached to the steep mountain sides in the deep gorge at Relleu's dam - la Pasarela de la Presa de Relleu. The dam construction was an engineering feat when it was completed in 1680. With the technology of the time, it was not easy to get blocked off such a wide and deep area. The construction was designed by the Italian engineer Cristobal Antonelli in 1607, but was not comp

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Feb 19, 2022
3 min

Villajoyosa - the Embalse de Amadorio

Four kilometers from the coast village Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca (CV-770 towards Orxeta) you will find a dam worth a visit. It is the river called Rio Amadorio that is dammed up. The dam construction has a length of 318 meters and a height of sixty-three meters. From the top of the dam construction, you have a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains. Here you can see carp fishes and turtles in the surface of the water below. The construction of the dam was started

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Nordre Øyeren - The Nordic region's largest inland delta

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May 26, 2021
2 min

Nordre Øyeren - The Nordic region's largest inland delta

The Nordre Øyeren nature reserve at the northern end of Lake Øyeren, where the Glomma flows in, is the Nordic region's largest delta. It is a 62 square kilometer plain area with dunes, islands, lagoons, and canals formed by the water in the river. There is an elongated land area on the east side - Årnestangen - which ends in the middle of the lake. The road goes through arable land along a canal in the delta. Here the landscape is so open and flat that you have the feeling of

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Villajoyosa - The orange road and the old olive tree

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May 12, 2021
2 min

Villajoyosa - The orange road and the old olive tree

The road from Villajoyosa to Solgården along Rio Amadorio goes through orange plantations. A peaceful walk in a relaxed environment where time has stopped. One of the highlights is a three thousand year old olive tree. Buenas tardes - good afternoon - says the elderly gentleman greeting with his hat. In this area, everyone is treated with the same respect. Everyone smiles and greets. You'll find some rarities too. A local art gallery advertises with modern art exhibited on th

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May 10, 2021
2 min

Bærums verk - nails, guns and bullets

If you wish to to combine some shopping with an historical tour, the preserved buildings at Bærum verk show the outline of what once was Norway's largest ironworks factory. In November and December it's a nice place to buy some presents and get in mood for Christmas. The Bærums verk in Lommedalen was built in 1643 when the Dutchman Gabriel Marcelius bought the business of the company "Ironworks". Later, well-known families such as Krefting, Anker, Wedel Jarslberg and Løvenskj

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Lysakerelven - a taste of the Vestlandet

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May 10, 2021
2 min

Lysakerelven - a taste of the Vestlandet

On the west side of Bærumsveien, Lysakerelven becomes wider and the landscape is more open. When you come down to Granfossen, you get the feeling of being in a Western Norway in miniature. The river is easily accessible in many places, and when the water flow is low, you can get lost in the rocky river river. There are places like this in Lysakerelven where you can swim or fish. The river alternates between calm and more harsh areas. On the way down along Lysakerelven we met

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May 10, 2021
2 min

Lysakerelven - a Nordic jungle

If you wonder what to do today, explore Lysaker River (Lysakerelven). As you walk along the Lysaker River's upper part from Jar to Bogstad water, you get the feeling of having entered another world. In some places, the vegetation is so dense that it's like going through a green tunnel. The sky is completely covered with foliage, and to the sides you can see only a few meters. It is only the sound of the river that says it is only a few meters away. The noise of the cars disap

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May 6, 2021
2 min

Akerselva - park, history, urban nature

Already in the early 1900s, parts of the Akerselva were converted to a park. For a long period of time large parts of the river were put in pipelines, but now it has returned to the surface and can be viewed all the way from Maridalsvannet to Vaterland. It's a walkway along one or both sides of the river with benches where you can sit and enjoy the sounds of birds and running water. You can think of the trip as a historic walk. The river was an important source of energy and

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Kistefoss - industrial museum and sculpture park

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May 5, 2021
2 min

Kistefoss - industrial museum and sculpture park

An hour's drive from Oslo you will find a park with an industrial museum, art gallery and sculptures - and play areas for children. The iconic spiral-shaped building that runs like a bridge from one side of the river to the other is known as The Twist. It contains collections of modern art and installations. Christian Sveaas owns the area and has established the art collections, the industrial museum and the Twist. He is the grandson of the founder of Kistefos Træsliperi. Dow

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May 4, 2021
2 min

Elgåfossen - on the border

A few miles from Strömstad lies a waterfall that separates Norway from Sweden. The Älgafallet as it is called in Swedish lies in the Bullaren just off Vassbotten. Here there are trails and viewpoints and a resting place just off the road across the border. The border bridge over the river on the upper side of the falls has the flag of the two nations and can be crossed on foot. The surrounding area has beautiful forest nature. There are paths and stairs that make it easy to m

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Apr 29, 2021
2 min

Fonts de l'algar - natural water park

In the mountains a few miles from Alicante on the Costa Blanca, an underground river - Rio Algar - rises to the surface. Here it forms pools, streams and waterfalls. The water has traveled underground for almost 10 miles from the mountains further inland where the temperature is much lower. Therefore, the area is also called the cold springs. For people from the north, the water feels fine, around 18 degrees, a very normal bathing temperature in the Scandinavia. But in Spain

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Alnaelva - primeval forest in the middle of Oslo

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Apr 29, 2021
1 min

Alnaelva - primeval forest in the middle of Oslo

The Alna River starts in the Alnsjøen in Lillomarka and flows into the Oslo Fjord. Between Bryn and Vålerenga it passes through Svartdalsparken, and this is where you get to experience being in a protected primeval forest, in the middle of the city. Since the river is hidden from roads and buildings in many places, this river is not as well known as the Akerselven. In Svartdalsparken, the sounds of traffic are replaced by sounds of water, wind and animals. Although it is a sh

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