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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerLYSE PRODUKSJON AS
Elevation above sea level729 m
River systemÅrdalselva
Catchment area167.03 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates59.1640°N, 6.6142°E
Active since10 May 1994
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level732.51 m6 August 2025
Aquatic environment
Water bodyÅrdalselva
Ecological statusNot applicable
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, Arctic char
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Årdalselva.
- The station's catchment covers 167 km² and reaches 1,262 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 84% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 2 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 1985.
- Brown trout, Arctic char have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The mountain Grønehilleren rises near the station.
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.