Sima Valley

The Sima Valley (Norwegian: Simadal) is a river valley in the municipality of Eidfjord in Vestland county, Norway. The 8-kilometre (5.0 mi) long valley begins below Lake Rembesdal, with an elevation of 905 meters (2,969 ft), which is one of the sources of the Sima River. The valley then runs west along the river to the Sima Hydroelectric Power Station at the head of the Simadal Fjord, where the river empties into the fjord. Norwegian County Road 103 runs through part of the valley and then continues along the south side of the fjord.

Sima Valley
Simadal
The Sima Valley seen from the road to Kjeåsen
Sima Valley
Sima Valley
Sima Valley (Norway)
Floor elevation48 m (157 ft)
Length8 kilometers (5.0 mi) E-W
Width1 kilometer (0.62 mi)
Geology
TypeRiver valley
Geography
Coordinates60°30′02″N 07°09′37″E
RiversSima River

The Sima Valley is known for its waterfalls, including Rembesdal Falls (Rembesdalsfossen) and Skykkjedal Falls (Skykkjedalsfossen). It suffered catastrophic floods in 1893 and 1937. The valley had a population of 10 in 2017.

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