Kjeragfossen is a waterfall in the municipality of Sandnes in Rogaland county, Norway. The 715-metre (2,346 ft) waterfall cascades down from the Kjerag plateau on the south shore of the Lysefjorden. It is one of the highest waterfalls in Norway and one of the highest in the world. It is a plunge-style waterfall that is usually only active about 5 months of the year. The waterfall is located in a very scenic area that has many tourists each year. The famous Kjeragbolten boulder is located nearby.[1]

Kjeragfossen
View of the mountain and waterfall
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Location	Lysebotn, Norway
Coordinates	59°02′09″N 6°35′11″E
Type	Plunge
Total height	715 metres (2,346 ft)
Number of drops	1
Longest drop	715 metres (2,346 ft)
Total width	6 metres (20 ft)

See also

• List of waterfalls by height
• List of waterfalls of Norway

References

External links

• Pictures of the waterfall

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