Videfossen
Videfossen sits along Gamle Strynefjellsvegen at 1,930 ft, facing 210 degrees. The terrain drops 401 ft within 600 m of the overlook, indicating a steep slope in front of the viewpoint. Øvstefoss, another viewpoint, lies to the southwest at a distance of 0.4 mi and an elevation of 1,551 ft, roughly 379 ft below this stop. Øvstedalsfossen is the previous lookout along the route before reaching Videfossen. Daylight hours vary widely through the year at this location: on the June solstice, sunrise comes at 03:42 and sunset at 23:25, giving a long span of daylight, while on the December solstice sunrise is at 09:55 and sunset at 15:05, a much shorter window. At the equinoxes, daylight runs from about 06:34 to 18:45 in March and 07:15 to 19:35 in September. Visitors planning a stop here can use these times to judge lighting conditions for the drop-off terrain and the sightline toward Øvstefoss.

What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Øvstefoss1,551 ftsouthwest · 0.4 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:34 | 18:45 | 17:46 |
| June solstice | 03:42 | 23:25 | 21:53 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 19:35 | 18:36 |
| December solstice | 09:55 | 15:05 | — |
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How high is Videfossen?
Videfossen sits at about 1,930 feet (588 m).
What can you see from Videfossen?
From Videfossen: Øvstefoss (SW, 0.4 mi).
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