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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerE-CO Vannkraft AS, EKD
Elevation above sea level996 m
River systemDrammensvassdraget
Catchment area273.07 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates60.5075°N, 7.8441°E
Active since2 May 1966
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level995.23 m12 November 2022
Aquatic environment
Water bodyØrteråne
Ecological statusNot applicable
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, Arctic char, whitefish, minnow
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Hallingdalsvassdrage (river system: Drammensvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 273 km² and reaches 1,933 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- 6.2% of the catchment is covered by glacier. Meltwater from the glacier adds to the discharge, especially in warm summers.
- Brown trout, Arctic char, whitefish, minnow have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- Near the station is the waterfall Ørterfossen.
What does Vannkart.no show?
Vannkart.no displays measurements from NVE’s national gauging network. Data comes from NVE HydAPI with historical percentiles (p25/p50/p75), showing how levels compare with the seasonal norm.
How to use the measurements
These data can help plan fishing, paddling and outdoor activities. When flooding is possible, always follow official warnings from varsom.no. Measurements may be delayed and should never be the sole basis for critical decisions.
Data sources: Hydrology: NVE HydAPI. Weather: Yr / met.no. Data may be delayed. Vannkart.no is not affiliated with NVE or the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.