Tysso Via Ferrata - a journey through history


TyssoViaFerrata - in the Footsteps of the ’Rallar’

The construction of the power station Tysso 1 started in 1906. Mountain water was dammed, waterfalls and water put in pipes. And the groundwork for waterpower production and the industrial centre of Odda was made.

We're inviting you to a spectacular experience in the mountains of Tyssedal!

You will be able to experience first-hand the everyday life of the navvies who built the power station. When they secured mountain constructions, casted concrete foundations, hand-chiselled bricks, and installed the water pipes. It's an introduction to Norwegian history, while surrounded by beautiful nature.

The hike starts at the Norwegian Museum of Hydro Power and Industry (NVIM) and the Tysso 1 power station. We'll then follow the maintenance tram along the pipeline to the dam watcher's house at the top of the mountain, Lilletopp.

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Practical information

If you're in normal good shape and over 15 years of age, OpplevOdda would like to invite you on this trip.

Duration: 3-4 hours

Price per person: 650NOK, including NVIM ticket

The price includes all necessary climbing equipment.

Minimum 4 people. Please book one day in advance.

If you would like a guided tour of the museum buildings at Lilletopp, it will cost an extra 1500NOK.

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News 2010! Tysso Via Ferrata - Himmelstigen to Trolltunga/Preikestolen

For the 2010 season Opplev Odda will take you on a hike trough the new via ferrata route Himmelstigen to Trolltunga/Preikestolen.

It’s a hike filled with impressing attractions and Norwegian history. The Ringedal lake, the Ringedal dam, Tyssebotn, Tyssestrengene, Himmelstigen, the giant marmites at the top of Tyssestrengene, and ending by Trolltunga and Preikestolen.  The hike starts by the Ringedal dam. Bicycling 6 km along the lake to Tyssebotn. Then following the dried out river Tysso up to Tyssestrengene. The last 200 height meters up to the mountain plateau you will follow the new via ferrata Himmelstigen. Just a couple of hundred meters from Trolltunga.

Practical information

If you're in normal good shape, have climbing experience or done the hike -in the footsteps of the "Rallar", and over 15 years of age, OpplevOdda would like to invite you on this trip.

Please bring normal hiking clothes/shoes and lunch.

Duration: 7-9 hours

Price per person: 950NOK

The price includes all necessary climbing equipment and rent of bike

Minimum 4 people. Please book one day in advance.

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Tysso Via Ferrata - Mother Norway

In Tyssebotn is the dry-made waterfall Tyssestrengene situated. Before the waterfalls was zoned for electricity production, it was the 5th highest waterfall in the world. And around 1900 one of Norway's most famous tourist attractions.

Through thousands of years water streamed down the mountainside in Tyssebotn. And the water has excavated the cave called Mother Norway wich is 300 m high and about 100 m deep. Mother Nature is a symbol of how hydroelectric nation Norway took control of the forces of nature, using water to create value and build the modern Norway.
Tyssestrengene was closed in 1967, and only then was Mother Norway presented to the world.  

The tour starts at Ringedalsdemningen – the Ringedal’s Dam in Tyssedal. Further the trip continues by bicycle 6 km inland along Ringedalsvatnet lake. From Tyssebotnen we will follow the dry river course after the river Tysso 400 meters high, up to the foot of Tyssestrengene and Mother Norway.

Practical information

If you're in normal good shape, OpplevOdda would like to invite you on this trip.

Please bring normal hiking clothes/shoes and lunch.

Duration: 4-6 hours

Price per person: 465 NOK

The price includes rent of bike

Minimum 4 people. Please book one day in advance.

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TyssoViaFerrata - Trolltunga and Preikestolen

Odda was northern Europe's most popular tourist destination in 1904. The tourists came from all over Europe to experience the impressive nature attractions that Odda has to offer. The waterfalls in the Odda valley, the Folgefonna and Buer glaciers - and the two unique mountain formations at the centre of the valley, Ringedalen; Trolltunga and Preikestolen.

OpplevOdda will take you on a hike to Trolltunga and Preikestolen - two of Norway's most spectacular sights.

The hike starts in Skjeggedal, and you'll follow the path by foot or take the funicular to Topp. From Topp you'll have a stunning view of the Folgefonna national park. The trip continues on foot towards Tyssebotn. Here you'll find giant marmites, deep holes in the mountain, made by sand and stone rotating in the now drought Tyssestrengene waterfall. This was the world's fifth tallest waterfall, before the power station was built.

The hike ends at Trolltunga and Preikestolen. Two memorable nature attractions, with a stunning view of the Ringedal lake and the Folgefonna glacier. Plus, it should add some butterflies to your tummy.

Practical information

If you're in normal good shape and over 15 years of age, OpplevOdda would like to invite you on this trip.

Please bring normal hiking clothes/shoes and lunch.

Duration: 7-9 hours

Price per person: 490 NOK

Minimum 4 people. Please book one day in advance.

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TyssoViaFerrata River Gorging

Visit one of the most hidden spots in the Norwegian landscape. Be impressed by the waterpower which over thousands of years has shaped a majestic and spectacular river gorge.

We will follow the dried up gorge from the river Tysso. The hike includes rappelling through creeks, swimming through ponds, great stories and incredible nature experiences.

The hike is 1,5km long, and takes 3-4 hours.

Practical information

If you're in normal good shape and over 15 years of age, OpplevOdda would like to invite you on this trip.

Duration: 3-4 hours

Price per person: 650NOK

The price includes a wetsuit, life jacket, and all necessary climbing equipment.

Minimum 4 people. Please book one day in advance.

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