Top 7 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Telemark, Eastern Norway

Tokke is a paradise for those interested in nature photography, lying as it does in the middle of one of the most rich and varied environments for both plants and wildlife. The spectacular landscape which surrounds Dalen – the home of the Canal boats – welcomes you to an exciting adventure full of unique memories. Local guides will take you on a photo safari and help you find the perfect picture. • Photographers hide • Rent of lenses • Photo safari • “Perfect shot” guarantee

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Many of the old logging works in Hovin have now been restored, and many more of these old logging sites can be seen if you walk along the path beside the Rauavassdrag watercourse down to Lake Tinnsjo. You will see the charming little Maele bridge at the outlet of Lake Sandvatn. It is 100 years' old and is a work of art in itself.

Forested ridges and bare rock surfaces at Siljan Siljan is dominated by forested areas with knobby hills around a central valley, the Siljan valley. The valley was carved by glaciers and the glacial deposits have provided good agricultural areas. On a tour trough the Siljan region one can see many traces of the last Ice Age, for example, polished grooves, glacial erratic’s of various sizes, glacial flutings and potholes. The two rock types, syenite and larvikite, dominate the exposures in Siljan. These rock types have consolidated from lavas far below the earth crust. 300 million years ago the area today is Siljan was full of volcanic activity and large fissures were formed. This period lasted for about 50 million years and resulted in what geologist today call the Oslo rift. Syenites and larvikites are both so-called magmatic deposits, but they consist of unlike minerals and have different characteristics. These characteristics determine he appearance of the landscape. When larvikite breaks down, it gives a significant amount of nutrients to soil. This is obvious from the vegetation. Auenkollen consists of larvikitee low an rounded knoll with fertile vegetation. Syenite, on the contrary, erodes quite slowly, and therefor contributes little nutrient to the soil. Skriua in Siljan is a typical knoll consisting of syenite. It has bare, steep rock side and sparse vegetation such as fir, juniper and heather.