Stryneelva

Stryneelva or Strynselva is a river in the municipality of Stryn in Vestland county, Norway. It has a length of about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), starting from the lake Oppstrynsvatn, assuming a meandering course through the Strynedalen valley and reaching the Nordfjorden at the village of Stryn. The river is among the best salmon rivers in Norway.[1]

Stryneelva
Strynselva
Stryneelva flows through the village of Stryn
Stryneelva is located in Vestland
Stryneelva
Location of the river
Stryneelva is located in Norway
Stryneelva
Stryneelva (Norway)
Location
CountryNorway
CountyVestland
MunicipalitiesStryn Municipality
Physical characteristics
SourceOppstrynsvatn
  locationStryn, Norway
  coordinates61.92704°N 6.84476°E / 61.92704; 6.84476
  elevation28.4 metres (93 ft)
MouthNordfjorden
  location
Stryn, Norway
  coordinates
61.90182°N 6.71273°E / 61.90182; 6.71273
  elevation
0 metres (0 ft)
Length8 km (5.0 mi)
Basin size547 km2 (211 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemStrynevassdraget

See also

References

  1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Stryneelva". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 6 May 2014.


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