Hovatn

#1437 among destinations in Norway

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Hovatn or Hovatnet is a lake in the municipality of Bygland in Agder county, Norway. It is part of the Otra river drainage basin. The 6.85-square-kilometre lake is regulated and is used by the nearby Hovatn hydroelectric power plant. The dam has an outlet into the Hovassåni river which empties into the Åraksfjorden near Åraksbø. ()

Alternative names: Length: 2.67 miWidth: 8202 ftElevation: 2241 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 58°58'48"N, 7°47'27"E

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Hovatn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Reiårsfossen, Åraksfjorden, Sandnes Church, Setesdal.

4.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Reiårsfossen
115 min walk • Reiårsfossen, a majestic waterfall located in the heart of Norway, stands as a natural marvel attracting visitors from around the globe. This cascading wonder is nestled in the scenic landscape of the Norwegian countryside, offering a breathtaking spectacle of water...
5.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Åraksfjorden
151 min walk • Åraksfjorden is a lake in the municipality of Bygland in Agder county, Norway. The 11.96-square-kilometre lake is part of the Otra drainage basin. The northern part of the lake is fed directly by the river Otra. The southern part of the lake goes through a narrow channel which leads into the Byglandsfjorden.
4.7 miSW
Church
Sandnes Church
120 min walk • Sandnes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bygland Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Åraksbø on the east side of the Åraksfjorden.
4.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Setesdal
123 min walk • Setesdal is a valley and a traditional district in Agder County in southern Norway. It consists of the municipalities of Bykle, Valle, Bygland, Iveland, and Evje og Hornnes.
3.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Topsæ
80 min walk • Topsæ is a lake in the municipality of Bygland in Agder county, Norway. The 2.4-square-kilometre lake is located 3 kilometres east of the lake Hovatn, about 10 kilometres northeast of the village of Åraksbø.

Hovatn

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Hovatn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Reiårsfossen

Åraksfjorden

Sandnes Church

Setesdal

Topsæ