Warning
Rjukanfossen is very dangerous to climb if water is released from the dam at Møsvatn. Escaping from the route during a release is described as practically impossible.
What to do
- Treat a water release as a critical hazard.
Release times and current water conditions are not confirmed here.
Further information
- Hydro Energy Rjukan
Official operator information and contact details for the Rjukan hydropower system. No release schedule is provided on this page.
- Water infrastructure safety · NVE
General guidance on safety measures at water infrastructure, in Norwegian.
- All safety resources
Source and dates
- Source
- Andreas Spak, site owner
- Note provided
- Last editorial review
- Not recorded
This is a standing hazard note, not a dated observation of current conditions. Photos provide terrain context. Water-release information has not been confirmed by the operator.