Eidfjord

Simadal - easy hike

  • A little boy with a hoof is sitting on a wooden bridge in the woods.
  • A little boy with a hoof walks across a bridge in the forest.
  • A fishing shelter by the river at sunset.
  • A little boy sitting on a bench in a fishing shelter, in front of a bbq area.
  • A small boy stands by the turquoise river that flows down the Simadalen valley.
  • A small boy walks on a path in to the woods.

    Ostangvegen 23

    Eidfjord, Vestland

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This is an easy walk through the impressive Simadalen valley. During spring, Skytjefossen waterfall can be a fantastic sight!

About the trip

This is an easy walk through the impressive Simadalen valley. At the beginning you walk on the path along the river, then you continue on a small paved road followed by a gravel road to the end of the road. There is very little traffic on the road. After approx. 5 km up in the valley you can enjoy the view of Skytjefossen waterfall which can be an impressive sight during spring!



Starting point

Sima powerplant, 6.5 km from the centre of Eidfjord.



About the trail

This is an easy hike through an impressive valley. In the beginning, it follows the path along the river, then it continues on a small paved road, followed by a gravel road. There is very little traffic on the road. In the spring, the Skytjefossen waterfall can be a magnificent sight! You may take a shorter walk on the road – even a 1 hour walk will be pleasant



Parking: Sima powerplant

Parking fee: free

Length: up to 6 km (one way)

Total ascent: up to 250 meters

Total walking time: up to 4 hours

Season (average year): April - November


  • Summer
  • Spring

Source: Destination Hardanger Fjord AS