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Øvre Forsland Power Plant
Just a few minutes by car from FV17 30 kilometers north of Sandnessjøen, you can visit one of Norway's most beautiful power plants. From the parking area, the road is 3 km up the beautiful Forslands valley and ends at the Upper Forsland Power Station.
Convenient roads, rest areas and Øvre Forsland power plants make Forslandsdalen an excellent starting point for excursions and hiking trips.
Access: Depart from FV17 about 30 km north of Sandnessjøen - onto FV78. After about 1/2 km, turn left gravel road before the dam. Parking after 2-300 meters. Difficulty: Simple. Organized road, information boards. No map required. Distance: 6 km to rpm Time: 1-2 hours.
The trip is suitable for those on a trip along Kystriksveien (Fv17), who want a simple but scenic walk. Several organized breaks along the road and not least on the power plant itself
Convenient roads, picnic areas and the Upper Forsland power plant make Forslandsdalen an excellent starting point for excursions. Helgeland Kraft invites you to this natural gem in Leirfjord municipality.
Access: Take off from FV17 about 30 km north of Sandnessjøen - onto FV78. After about 1/2 km, turn left onto a gravel road before the dam. Parking after 2-300 meters.
Difficulty: Easy. Adapted road, information boards. No map needed.
Distance: 12 km round trip Time: 1-2 hours. The trip is well suited for those who are on a trip along Kystriksveien (Fv17), and who want a simple but scenic walk. Several adapted rest areas along the road and not least at the power plant itself. Here you will find benches, campfire sites and its own sanitary building.
Last updated: 01/24/2023
Source: Kystriksveien Reiseliv
Øvre Forsland Power Plant