Storforsen

Storforsen

Storforsen is a waterfall on the Pite River in Swedish Norrbottens län is located approximately 38 km northwest of Älvsbyn. With an average flow of 187 m3/s, the rapids are one of the most voluminous in Europe. The rapids stretch over a distance of 5 km in which it drops 82 meters 60 of which are a single waterfall.

Details

Run
686 m
Type
Gradual sliding cascade
Width
366 m
Height
35 m
Location
Norrbottens län, Sweden
Watercourse
Pite River
Average Flow
187 m3/s
Number Drops
1
Average Width
76 m
Photo Caption
Storforsen in August 1994
Height Longest
35 m