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City

Orsa

Region

Dalarna

Storstupet Vattenfall: Dalarnas Vattenrika Själ

Storstupet Waterfall

Dalarna's Water-Rich Soul

Orsa, Dalarna·Activities·Hiking

About Storstupet Waterfall

In northern Dalarna, a region where historical echoes and untouched wilderness meet in an enchanting union, the mighty Ämån river plummets into Storstupet. Here, visitors are greeted by an unparalleled experience of hydropower and geological beauty, where the river's persistent work has carved a dramatic gorge over millennia. It is a tangible testimony to the shaping power of the ice sheet and the eternal passage of time, which together have sculpted a landscape brimming with raw energy. Approaching Storstupet means preparing for an intimate encounter with nature's pure dynamism, a place where the roar of rushing water permeates the air and echoes through every rock crevice.