Gaula River Valley (Gauldalen)
After leaving the vicinity of rerus, continue on the Fv30 road towards Trondheim. Beyond the village of Ålen, the road follows the river Gaula.
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The Gaula river originates in the Kjølifjellet mountain range at an altitude of 950 meters and flows into the Trondheimfjord, its length is 145 kilometers.
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It is the largest river in Central Norway. River valley and adjacent areas form a district Gaudalen, the locals often speak in short Gaudal.
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Like all mountain rivers, Gaula has a fast current in the upper reaches and is full of rough rifts.
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These areas attract fans of extreme water rafting.
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In quieter places, you can simply travel by boat, enjoying the beauty of the wild nature.
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The banks of the river, surrounded by gently wooded mountains, are very picturesque.
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After the village of Støren, which is 50 kilometers from Trondheim, we take the European highway E06, which also runs along the river.
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In 1345, the river caused the largest natural disaster in Norway. A landslide near the Støren village created a natural dam up to 40 meters high, forming a lake 15 kilometers long. When the waters of the lake broke and eroded the dam, the flood washed away 25 farms, killing more than half a thousand farmers.
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Geula is most famous among fishermen - it is one of the best places in Norway for salmon fishing.
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There are many suspension bridges across the river, leading from the road directly into the forest thicket.
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Norway's oldest railway, the Rørosbanen, runs along the river, linking Trondheim with Hamar.
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