Norway · Hordaland
Latefossen
Låtefossen
Twin parallel streams tumble down the same mountainside and briefly merge under an old stone road bridge before continuing separately, one of the most striking roadside waterfalls on Norway's fjord circuit. No hike is needed — the main road runs directly past the base.
Twin parallel streams tumble down the same mountainside and briefly merge under an old stone road bridge before continuing separately, one of the most striking roadside waterfalls on Norway's fjord circuit. No hike is needed — the main road runs directly past the base.
Latefossen drops 165 metres (541 ft) on the Espelandselva. It is a segmented-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Odda, with BGO the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Spring snowmelt gives the fullest twin flow, both visible together from the roadside pull-off.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring snowmelt gives the fullest twin flow, both visible together from the roadside pull-off.
Entry: Free
Getting there
- Base townOdda
- AirportBGO
- CountryNorway
- RegionHordaland, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
59.9219, 6.6667
Quick answers
How tall is Latefossen?
Latefossen drops 165 metres (541 feet). It is a segmented-type waterfall on the Espelandselva.
When is the best time to visit Latefossen?
Peak flow is May to July. Spring snowmelt gives the fullest twin flow, both visible together from the roadside pull-off.
What can you do at Latefossen?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Latefossen?
The usual base is Odda, and the closest airport is BGO. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free.
Nearby & similar
More in Europe
Langfoss
A series of steep cascades tumbles almost the full height of a mountainside directly into Akrafjorden, visible from a roadside pull…
Vøringsfossen
One of Norway most famous waterfalls drops off the edge of the Hardangervidda plateau into the Maabodalen valley, with a glass-floo…
Kjelfossen
One of Norway tallest waterfalls drops in multiple stages down the wall of the Flam valley and is best known as the dramatic backdr…
Seven Sisters Waterfall
Seven parallel streams cascade down the same cliff face directly into Geirangerfjord, facing a single opposing waterfall nicknamed …