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Løveid lock

Løveid Sluse Henrik Ibsen Skotfoss 2
Løveid Sluse Henrik Ibsen Skotfoss 4
Løveid Sluse Henrik Ibsen Skotfoss 3
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Løveid Sluse Henrik Ibsen Skotfoss

The Løveid locks at Skotfosss has 3 lock chambers and an elevation of 10.3m and connects lake Norsjø and the the "Fare River".

It has three locks and an elevation of 10.3 m and was blasted through the rock using gunpowder in 1854-60. The canal boats "Victoria" and "Henrik Ibsen" run the canal in during the summerseason. 

Here you will also find the Skotfoss trail, which is a 3.7 km long cultural trail. It starts at Løveid locks and goes on in scenic surroundings in woodland and along the river. The trail has a total of 15 illustrated information signs.

Source: VisitGrenland AS

Løveid lock

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