Øvstefoss
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| 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 | — |
Local time (Europe/Oslo). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
Take the scenic way to Øvstefoss.
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How high is Øvstefoss?
Øvstefoss sits at about 1,444 feet (440 m).
Is Øvstefoss better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Øvstefoss toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after Øvstefoss?
Øvstedalsfossen is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Øvstefoss.
A scenic overlook on Gamle Strynefjellsvegen, reported by OpenStreetMap.
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